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Málaga CF La Liga return, renewals and squad updates
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Málaga promotion, stadium study CF La Liga return, renewals and lower‑tier squad updates
Málaga CF secured a 2‑0 2–0 victory over UD Almería in the Segunda División promotion‑playoff promotion-playoff final, with goals from Chupe and David Larrubia, ending an eight‑year eight-year spell outside La Liga. The win followed a 1‑0 first‑leg 1–0 first-leg advantage and was achieved despite a delayed kickoff and objects thrown at the team bus. The promotion sparked massive street celebrations in Málaga, Ahead of the 2026/27 La Liga campaign, the club announced a near‑full season‑ticket historic season-ticket renewal drive (99.96% rate of tickets renewed) and 99.96% among its 26,550 holders. Director general Kike Pérez stated the club was “overwhelmed” by the demand. This period also saw the announcement of a friendly against Leicester City being arranged sponsorship deal with Cervezas Victoria. As the club transitioned into the top flight, manager Loren Juarros has focused on balancing youthful talent with veteran experience during the transfer window. Key targets to bolster the roster include Nemanja Gudelj for leadership and Pablo Martínez. On the upcoming season. pitch, the team has shown competitive form, including a notable performance at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano where a motivational speech by coach Juanfran Funes boosted squad confidence. The Provincial Council of Málaga is set to receive the TYPSA‑Fenwick TYPSA-Fenwick Iribarren feasibility study for La Rosaleda, outlining capacity options and phased construction to protect the club’s inaugural La Liga campaign. Lower‑division Lower-division activity continued to reshape the pyramid: CF Pobla de Mafumet extended key contracts and prepared for a return to Tercera RFEF; Castelló B purchased a vacant Segunda RFEF slot; Celta Fortuna earned historic promotion to the Segunda División; Noblejas, Torrijos, FC Puigdàlber, La Pobla de Mafumet and several other clubs secured promotion to the Tercera RFEF; and several playoff ties across Primera RFEF, Segunda RFEF and regional leagues concluded with clubs advancing or retaining status. These developments underscore the ongoing fluidity of Spain’s football structure, the emphasis on youth development, and the financial pragmatism driving clubs at all levels. RFEF.
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- 2026-08-21 16:45 UTC Málaga CF La Liga return, renewals and squad updates
- 2026-08-03 19:13 UTC Málaga promotion, stadium study and lower‑tier updates
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