LALIGA HYPERMOTION | M20 | Málaga CF - Real Sporting
LALIGA HYPERMOTION
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M20El Molinón - Enrique Castro Quini
Finished
1
3
80’ (PEN)
J. Otero
34’
Chupe
57’
Niño
86’
Lobete
Attendance: 22,178
1
3
Summary
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Line-ups
Head to head
Stats
Competition
Highlights
- Third consecutive victory for Málaga CFMatches
- Niño: “There is very good and healthy competition up front”The forward, who scored the 0–2 goal, reflected on Málaga CF’s first victory of 2026 in the mixed zone in Gijón. “Since the win, it’s easier to work, especially when you’re in a momentum like this,” he stated.Press conference
- Chupe: “We executed the game plan well; we’re full of confidence”The forward, who scored his seventh league goal in Gijón, spoke to the media after the win against Sporting. “I’ve taken a step forward to keep contributing to the team,” he said.Press conference
- Funes: “The team competed at a spectacular level”Málaga CF’s head coach spoke at a press conference following the 1-3 victory in Gijón. “We were able to be the same team away from La Rosaleda; the players’ bravery has to be valued,” he said.Press conference
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2025/2026 Season - LALIGA HYPERMOTION - 20 - Real Sporting vs Málaga CF
Matches
- A great Málaga CF wins in Gijón (1–3)Málaga CF defeated Real Sporting away thanks to goals from Chupe, Niño, and Lobete. It’s the team’s first victory of the new year and their third consecutive win in the league under Funes.Report
- Squad list for #RealSportingMálagaFunes has called-up 22 players for Sunday’s clash with Real Sporting at El Molinón – Enrique Castro ‘Quini’ from 14:00.List of called-up players
- Real Sporting – Málaga CF match previewMálaga CF open 2026 at El Molinón – Enrique Castro “Quini”, facing Real Sporting de Gijón on league matchday 20. Kick-off is this Sunday 4th January at 14:00.Previous
- Training at La Rosaleda ahead of the trip to AsturiasThe team trained on Saturday at the Blue and White stadium on the eve of tomorrow’s league match away against Real Sporting de Gijón.Training
- Funes: “We want to leave our mark as visitors within one of the most beautiful atmospheres in the Second Division”The Blue and White coach spoke ahead of #RealSportingMálaga, the team’s first match of 2026. “It’s one of the toughest games remaining; we have to face it with character and the desire to be protagonists,” he said.Press conference
Match events
Full time
C. Puga
98’
Diego S.
96’
Jauregi
Chupe
89’
Juanpe
Dotor
89’
Lobete
87’
1
-
3Lobete
86’
Lobete
D. Larrubia
85’
B. Oliván
84’
1
-
2J. Otero
80’
Rafa R.
73’
Queipo
J. Bernal
72’
Alexandre
Gaspar
65’
B. Oliván
Pablo V.
65’
Rafa R.
Niño
63’
Joaquín
Aaron Ochoa
63’
0
-
2Niño
57’
Half time
D. Larrubia
41’
0
-
1Chupe
34’
Gelabert
17’
Kickoff
Team stats
Clear chances:Real Sporting 1 versus Málaga CF 5
1
5
Total shots:Real Sporting 14 versus Málaga CF 13
14
13
Total passes:Real Sporting 484 versus Málaga CF 447
484
447
Fouls:Real Sporting 11 versus Málaga CF 9
11
9
Corners:Real Sporting 5 versus Málaga CF 5
5
5
Shots
7Off target
3On target
3Off target
7On target
Referees
RefereeAlejandro Morilla Turrión
Lineman#1Alaiz Gutiérrez Martino
Lineman#2Manuel Herrera Ruiz
Fourth officialNéstor Holgueras Castellanos
Video Assistant RefereeIván Caparros Hernández
Assistant VAR OfficialDavid Gálvez Rascón
Match ends, Sporting Gijon 1, Malaga 3.
Second Half ends, Sporting Gijon 1, Malaga 3.
1 - 3 
90'+10'
Corner
Corner, Sporting Gijon. Conceded by Diego Murillo.
90'+10'
Attempt blocked
Attempt blocked. Guille Rosas (Sporting Gijon) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nacho Martín.
90'+10'
Corner
Corner, Sporting Gijon. Conceded by Rafita.
90'+9'
Yellow card
90'+9'
Free kick won
Dani Queipo (Sporting Gijon) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+9'
Free kick lost
Foul by Carlos Puga (Malaga).
90'+8'
Attempt blocked
Attempt blocked. Álex Corredera (Sporting Gijon) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Nacho Martín.
90'+8'
Free kick lost
Handball by Jonathan Dubasin (Sporting Gijon).
90'+7'
Yellow card
Diego S.
90'+6'
Free kick lost
Foul by Diego Sánchez (Sporting Gijon).
90'+6'
Free kick won
Eneko Jauregi (Malaga) wins a free kick on the right wing.
90'+2'
Free kick won
Dani Queipo (Sporting Gijon) wins a free kick on the left wing.
90'+2'
Free kick lost
Foul by Carlos Puga (Malaga).
90'+1'
Attempt blocked
Attempt blocked. Julen Lobete (Malaga) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rafa Rodríguez.
90'
-
Fourth official has announced 10 minutes of added time.
89'
Free kick won
Izan Merino (Malaga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
89'
Free kick lost
Foul by Juan Otero (Sporting Gijon).
88'
Yellow card
87'
Goal
Lobete
SPO1 -3 MGA
Goal! Sporting Gijon 1, Malaga 3. Julen Lobete (Malaga) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
Goal
SPO
1 - 3
MGA
Lobete
86'
Corner
Corner, Malaga. Conceded by Eric Curbelo.
86'
Substitution
85'
Red card
B. Oliván
85'
Contentious referee decisions
VAR Decision: Card upgraded Brian Oliván (Sporting Gijon).
82'
Free kick lost
Foul by Brian Oliván (Sporting Gijon).
82'
Free kick won
David Larrubia (Malaga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
82'
Miss
Attempt missed. Dani Queipo (Sporting Gijon) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Juan Otero.
81'
Goal
J. Otero
SPO1 -2 MGA
Goal! Sporting Gijon 1, Malaga 2. Juan Otero (Sporting Gijon) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top left corner.
79'
Contentious referee decisions
VAR Decision: Penalty Sporting Gijon.
77'
Penalty lost
Penalty conceded by Einar Galilea (Malaga) with a handball in the penalty area.
76'
Attempt blocked
Attempt blocked. Juan Otero (Sporting Gijon) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Guille Rosas.
75'
Miss
Attempt missed. Dani Queipo (Sporting Gijon) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Guille Rosas with a cross.
74'
Yellow card
74'
Free kick lost
Foul by Rafa Rodríguez (Malaga).
74'
Free kick won
César Gelabert (Sporting Gijon) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
73'
Corner
Corner, Malaga. Conceded by Rubén Yáñez.
73'
Attempt saved
Attempt saved. Carlos Dotor (Malaga) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Rubén Yáñez (Sporting Gijon). Assisted by Chupe.
73'
Substitution
Queipo
J. Bernal
72'
Miss
Attempt missed. Jonathan Dubasin (Sporting Gijon) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
71'
Miss
Attempt missed. Rafa Rodríguez (Malaga) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
70'
Corner
Corner, Malaga. Conceded by Álex Corredera.
67'
Free kick won
Carlos Dotor (Malaga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
67'
Free kick lost
Foul by Álex Corredera (Sporting Gijon).
67'
Attempt blocked
Attempt blocked. César Gelabert (Sporting Gijon) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Álex Corredera.
66'
Substitution
Alexandre
Gaspar
66'
Substitution
B. Oliván
Pablo V.
64'
Substitution
60'
Attempt saved
Attempt saved. Guille Rosas (Sporting Gijon) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Alfonso Herrero (Malaga).
58'
Goal
SPO0 -2 MGA
Goal! Sporting Gijon 0, Malaga 2. Adrián Niño (Malaga) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
Goal
SPO
0 - 2
MGA
Niño
58'
Attempt saved
Attempt saved. Chupe (Malaga) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Rubén Yáñez (Sporting Gijon). Assisted by Aarón Ochoa.
55'
Free kick won
Diego Murillo (Malaga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
55'
Free kick lost
Foul by Juan Otero (Sporting Gijon).
55'
Miss
Attempt missed. Jonathan Dubasin (Sporting Gijon) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by César Gelabert with a cross.
53'
Miss
Attempt missed. Gaspar Campos (Sporting Gijon) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jonathan Dubasin.
52'
Corner
Corner, Sporting Gijon. Conceded by Diego Murillo.
50'
Offside
Offside, Sporting Gijon. Jonathan Dubasin is caught offside.
Second Half begins Sporting Gijon 0, Malaga 1.
First Half ends, Sporting Gijon 0, Malaga 1.
0 - 1 
45'
-
Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
45'
Corner
Corner, Sporting Gijon. Conceded by Rafita.
44'
Corner
Corner, Sporting Gijon. Conceded by Alfonso Herrero.
44'
Attempt saved
Attempt saved. César Gelabert (Sporting Gijon) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Alfonso Herrero (Malaga).
42'
Yellow card
42'
Free kick lost
Foul by David Larrubia (Malaga).
42'
Free kick won
Diego Sánchez (Sporting Gijon) wins a free kick on the left wing.
41'
Attempt saved
Attempt saved. Adrián Niño (Malaga) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Rubén Yáñez (Sporting Gijon). Assisted by Carlos Puga with a headed pass.
41'
Post
Adrián Niño (Malaga) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Carlos Puga with a cross.
35'
Goal
SPO0 -1 MGA
Goal! Sporting Gijon 0, Malaga 1. Chupe (Malaga) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by David Larrubia.
Goal
SPO
0 - 1
MGA
Chupe
34'
Free kick won
David Larrubia (Malaga) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
34'
Free kick lost
Foul by Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijon).
34'
Miss
Attempt missed. Diego Murillo (Malaga) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Aarón Ochoa with a cross following a corner.
33'
Corner
Corner, Malaga. Conceded by Eric Curbelo.
33'
Miss
Attempt missed. Diego Sánchez (Sporting Gijon) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by César Gelabert following a set piece situation.
32'
Free kick lost
Foul by Izan Merino (Malaga).
32'
Free kick won
Juan Otero (Sporting Gijon) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
31'
Free kick won
David Larrubia (Malaga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
31'
Free kick lost
Foul by Diego Sánchez (Sporting Gijon).
29'
Free kick won
Aarón Ochoa (Malaga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
29'
Free kick lost
Foul by Guille Rosas (Sporting Gijon).
27'
Free kick won
Einar Galilea (Malaga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
27'
Free kick lost
Foul by Guille Rosas (Sporting Gijon).
27'
Free kick lost
Foul by Carlos Puga (Malaga).
27'
Free kick won
Gaspar Campos (Sporting Gijon) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
22'
Free kick won
Eric Curbelo (Sporting Gijon) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
22'
Free kick lost
Foul by Adrián Niño (Malaga).
21'
Offside
Offside, Sporting Gijon. César Gelabert is caught offside.
18'
Yellow card
Gelabert
18'
Free kick lost
Foul by César Gelabert (Sporting Gijon).
18'
Free kick won
Einar Galilea (Malaga) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
16'
Offside
Offside, Sporting Gijon. Guille Rosas is caught offside.
14'
Miss
Attempt missed. Gaspar Campos (Sporting Gijon) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by César Gelabert.
9'
Offside
Offside, Sporting Gijon. César Gelabert is caught offside.
7'
Offside
Offside, Sporting Gijon. Juan Otero is caught offside.
6'
Attempt blocked
Attempt blocked. Adrián Niño (Malaga) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by David Larrubia.
5'
Free kick lost
Foul by Aarón Ochoa (Malaga).
5'
Free kick won
Juan Otero (Sporting Gijon) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
4'
Corner
Corner, Malaga. Conceded by Rubén Yáñez.
4'
Attempt saved
Attempt saved. Chupe (Malaga) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Rubén Yáñez (Sporting Gijon). Assisted by Carlos Puga.
4'
Attempt blocked
Attempt blocked. David Larrubia (Malaga) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Izan Merino.
First Half begins.
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Substitutes
13C. J. Sánchez
3P. García
4Perrin
12B. Oliván
20Kevin V.
14Alexandre
24Justin
36Manu R.
9J.J. Caicedo
11Queipo
16O. Cortés
18Amadou Matar
Coaches
Borja Jiménez
Juan Francisco Funes Arjona
Head to Head
0
wins
3
wins
2
draws
Data since 2022 • LALIGA HYPERMOTION
Recent meetings
Real Sporting
LALIGA HYPERMOTION
1 - 3
Málaga CF
Málaga CF
LALIGA HYPERMOTION
2 - 1
Real Sporting
Real Sporting
LALIGA HYPERMOTION
1 - 3
Málaga CF
Real Sporting
LALIGA HYPERMOTION
0 - 0
Málaga CF
Málaga CF
LALIGA HYPERMOTION
1 - 1
Real Sporting
Team Trend
SPO
3
-0
MIR
Win
wCUL
2
-4
SPO
Win
wCAD
3
-2
SPO
Loss
lSPO
1
-3
MGA
Loss
lLEG
0
-1
SPO
Win
wData from: LALIGA HYPERMOTION
Season stats
Real Sporting
Málaga CF
Possession
46%
51%
Possession. Real Sporting: 46%. Málaga CF, 51%
per match
Goals
per match
1.4
33
35
1.5
Goals. Real Sporting: 33, per match: 1.4. Málaga CF, 35, per match: 1.5
per match
Penalty goals
per match
0.3
8
3
0.1
Penalty goals. Real Sporting: 8, per match: 0.3. Málaga CF, 3, per match: 0.1
per match
Shots
per match
8.7
201
215
9.3
Shots. Real Sporting: 201, per match: 8.7. Málaga CF, 215, per match: 9.3
per match
Shots on target
per match
4.8
110
116
5
Shots on target. Real Sporting: 110, per match: 4.8. Málaga CF, 116, per match: 5
Shots on goal
54.73%
53.95%
Shots on goal. Real Sporting: 54.73%. Málaga CF, 53.95%
per match
Total passes
per match
388.7
8,939
9,564
415.8
Total passes. Real Sporting: 8,939, per match: 388.7. Málaga CF, 9,564, per match: 415.8
Passing accuracy
79%
82%
Passing accuracy. Real Sporting: 79%. Málaga CF, 82%
per match
Corners
per match
4.9
113
91
4
Corners. Real Sporting: 113, per match: 4.9. Málaga CF, 91, per match: 4
per match
Fouls
per match
9.9
227
270
11.7
Fouls. Real Sporting: 227, per match: 9.9. Málaga CF, 270, per match: 11.7
per match
Offsides
per match
2.2
50
37
1.6
Offsides. Real Sporting: 50, per match: 2.2. Málaga CF, 37, per match: 1.6
Yellow cards
55
53
Red cards
5
4
Player stats
Fastest runner (km/h)
O. Cortés
Joaquín
Duels won
J. Otero
D. Larrubia
Top passes completed
Alexandre
Murillo
Team stats
Big chance:Real Sporting 1 versus Málaga CF 5
1
5
Total shots:Real Sporting 14 versus Málaga CF 13
14
13
Total passes:Real Sporting 484 versus Málaga CF 447
484
447
Fouls:Real Sporting 11 versus Málaga CF 9
11
9
Corners:Real Sporting 5 versus Málaga CF 5
5
5
Possession:Real Sporting 52.9 versus Málaga CF 47.1
53%
47%
Big chances scored:Real Sporting 1 versus Málaga CF 3
1
3
Big chances missed:Real Sporting 0 versus Málaga CF 2
0
2
Touches in penalty area:Real Sporting 29 versus Málaga CF 19
29
19
Fouled in final third:Real Sporting 2 versus Málaga CF 1
2
1
Offsides:Real Sporting 5 versus Málaga CF 0
5
0
Total shots:Real Sporting 14 versus Málaga CF 13
14
13
Shots on target:Real Sporting 3 versus Málaga CF 7
3
7
Shots off target:Real Sporting 7 versus Málaga CF 3
7
3
Blocked shots:Real Sporting 4 versus Málaga CF 3
4
3
Offsides:Real Sporting 0 versus Málaga CF 1
0
1
Shots inside box:Real Sporting 10 versus Málaga CF 9
10
9
Shots outside box:Real Sporting 4 versus Málaga CF 4
4
4
Total tackles:Real Sporting 15 versus Málaga CF 22
15
22
Tackles won:Real Sporting 11 versus Málaga CF 16
11
16
Blocks:Real Sporting 4 versus Málaga CF 3
4
3
Interceptions:Real Sporting 10 versus Málaga CF 7
10
7
Recoveries:Real Sporting 55 versus Málaga CF 47
55
47
Clearances:Real Sporting 13 versus Málaga CF 39
13
39
Duels won:Real Sporting 51 versus Málaga CF 55
51
55
Ground duels won:Real Sporting 37 versus Málaga CF 41
37
41
Aerial duels won:Real Sporting 14 versus Málaga CF 14
14
14
Successful dribbles:Real Sporting 14 versus Málaga CF 9
14
9
Total passes:Real Sporting 484 versus Málaga CF 447
484
447
Accurate passes:Real Sporting 421 (87%) versus Málaga CF 374 (84%)
421 (87%)
374 (84%)
Own half:Real Sporting 175 versus Málaga CF 239
175
239
Opposition half:Real Sporting 335 versus Málaga CF 213
335
213
Accurate long balls:Real Sporting 18 (46%) versus Málaga CF 31 (46%)
18 (46%)
31 (46%)
Accurate crosses:Real Sporting 4 (15%) versus Málaga CF 2 (40%)
4 (15%)
2 (40%)
Throws:Real Sporting 17 versus Málaga CF 13
17
13
Touches in opposition box:Real Sporting 29 versus Málaga CF 19
29
19
Yellow cards:Real Sporting 2 versus Málaga CF 4
2
4
Red cards:Real Sporting 1 versus Málaga CF 0
1
0
Goalkeeper saves:Real Sporting 4 versus Málaga CF 2
4
2
Goal kicks:Real Sporting 3 versus Málaga CF 8
3
8
Player stats
General
Assists
1
David Larrubia
1
Standing
Matchweek
| Club | Pts | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Racing Club | 38 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 43 | 28 | 15 |
| 2 | UD Las Palmas | 37 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| 3 | UD Almería | 35 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 28 | 10 |
| 4 | CD Castellón | 34 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 34 | 25 | 9 |
| 5 | RC Deportivo | 33 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 34 | 23 | 11 |
| 6 | AD Ceuta FC | 32 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 7 | Cádiz CF | 31 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 21 | 1 |
| 8 | Real Sporting | 30 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 24 | 26 | -2 |
| 9 | Málaga CF | 29 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 29 | 25 | 4 |
| 10 | Burgos CF | 29 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 24 | 20 | 4 |
| 11 | Córdoba CF | 29 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 25 | 23 | 2 |
| 12 | Real Valladolid CF | 25 | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 20 | 1 |
| 13 | SD Eibar | 24 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 25 | -2 |
| 14 | FC Andorra | 24 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 28 | -6 |
| 15 | Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa | 24 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 21 | 29 | -8 |
| 16 | CD Leganés | 23 | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 21 | -1 |
| 17 | Albacete BP | 23 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 34 | -8 |
| 18 | SD Huesca | 23 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 19 | 28 | -9 |
| 19 | R. Sociedad B | 22 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 28 | 30 | -2 |
| 20 | Granada CF | 21 | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 27 | -4 |
| 21 | Real Zaragoza | 17 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 32 | -15 |
| 22 | CD Mirandés | 16 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 33 | -13 |
Promotion
Promotion play-off
Relegation
P: PlayedW: WonD: DrawnL: LostGF: Goals ForGA: Goals AgainstGD: Goal Difference