Atletico Madrid faces Malaga CF with 19 players available
Atletico Madrid prepares to face Malaga CF in their first match of the season, but with 19 players available, due to injuries and suspensions. Coach Juanfran Funes will have to choose between the players who are available to face the Malaga side.
Injuries and suspensions affect Malaga CF
Malaga CF has suffered several injuries and suspensions in the pre-season, which has affected their ability to face Atletico Madrid. The players who are injured include Juanpe, who has been recovering from an injury suffered in the previous season, and Aaron Ochoa, who is suspended due to his expulsion in the match against Almeria.
Atletico Madrid without Sorloth
Atletico Madrid will also have to face Malaga CF without their striker Alexander Sorloth, who is injured. Coach Diego Simeone will have to choose between the players who are available to face the Malaga side.
Malaga CF seeks to recover
Malaga CF seeks to recover from the injuries and suspensions that have affected their team in the pre-season. Coach Juanfran Funes will have to choose between the players who are available to face Atletico Madrid.
2025-2026 season
The 2025-2026 season has been a challenging season for Malaga CF, which has finished in 4th place in the league with 57 points. The team has had to face several rivals in the season, including Barcelona, which leads the league with 79 points.
Next fixture
The next fixture for Malaga CF is on February 21, 2027, against Elche, in which they will seek to recover from the defeat in the previous match.
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A 25-year-old player from Atletico Madrid prepares to face Malaga CF in the match of the season. The player is wearing the Atletico Madrid jersey, made of a soft and comfortable material. The jersey is red and black, with a silhouette of an eagle on the chest. The player has a pair of football boots on his feet, with a rubber sole to improve traction on the playing field. The camera is set with an 85mm lens, an aperture of f/1.4, and natural light illumination. The player is in the foreground, with a blurred background that shows the Atletico Madrid stadium.
