Real Madrid's 2026-2027 season begins with a 2-1 victory over Espanyol. Jude Bellingham opened the score, before the home team brought the match back to balance.
When the confrontation seemed to end in a draw, Carlos Espi came on as a substitute and scored the decisive goal in the 90th minute, helping Mourinho have a favorable opening match.
If the victory over Espanyol is not really convincing, Real Madrid quickly dispels doubts with an overwhelming performance against Real Sociedad.
They won 4-1 at the Bernabeu, in which Kylian Mbappe became a prominent figure with a hat-trick. Vinicius Junior scored the remaining goal, showing that the Royal team's attack is gradually finding synergy.
The Bernabeu home ground continues to be an important fulcrum. Real Madrid has only suffered one home defeat in La Liga in 2026. With their current form, the task of winning points in Madrid becomes a very big challenge for Malaga.
On the other side, Malaga is clearly feeling the harshness of La Liga after 8 years of absence. Funes' team lost 0-2 to Atletico Madrid in the opening round, before winning the first point with a 1-1 draw with Deportivo La Coruna.
Malaga qualified for promotion through the Segunda Division play-offs last season. After finishing the season in fourth place, they faced Almeria in the decisive match. Malaga drew 0-0 at home in the first leg before winning 2-1 away, officially returning to La Liga after 8 years of waiting.
However, the trip to Bernabeu poses a challenge at a completely different level. Not only inferior in force and form, Malaga is also clearly inferior in head-to-head record.
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