La Liga · Matchday 1: Atletico Madrid beat Malaga 2-0. The match was played on Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at Metropolitano Stadium (Madrid); refereed by A. Cordero.
Lee Kang-In 70' (Atletico Madrid) · A. Baena 85' (Atletico Madrid)
After a 0-0 first half, the game finished 2-0.
Atletico Madrid held 53% of possession against 47%, attempting 15 shots to Malaga's 5.
Shots on target read 6-1 and corners 6-1.
Substitutes: J. Musso, J. Gimenez, M. Llorente, A. Grimaldo, M. Pubill, M. Hjulmand, Lee Kang-In, J. Cardoso, J. Castillo, G. Simeone, A. Baena, M. Cubo
Coach: Diego Simeone
Substitutes: C. Lopez, A. Pastor, J. Salinas, R. Rodriguez, R. Enriquez, H. Abaida, J. Otunenche, E. Jauregi, J. Lobete, J. Cruz, J. Fernandez
Coach: Juan Funes
Dávid Hancko (Atletico Madrid) — named player of the match with a 8.6 rating.