The coach from Loja spoke in the press room at the UD Almería Stadium after #AlmeríaMálaga sealed promotion to LALIGA EA SPORTS: “We’re in the First Division thanks to our ‘bichos’; they’ve made us very happy.”

Málaga CF defeated UD Almería 1-2 in the second leg of the promotion playoff final. Goals from Chupe and David Larrubia sealed Málaga's return to the top flight, bringing the Club back to the First Division after eight years.

Juanfran Funes has all first-team players available, plus four players registered with Malagueño, for tomorrow’s match in Almería.

Málaga visit the UD Almería Stadium to face Almería in the second leg of the promotion playoff final to LALIGA EA SPORTS. The final match of the season takes place this Saturday at 21:00.

The coach held a press conference ahead of #AlmeríaMálaga. “I can’t guarantee that we’ll be in the First Division, but I can promise we won’t stop fighting and giving everything,” he said.

Málaga trained this Friday at La Rosaleda Stadium, the last session of the 2025/26 season on the eve of tomorrow’s decisive match against UD Almería.

Málaga CF members can purchase tickets to support the team during the visit to Almería via a draw on the official Málaga CF website.