Symbolic victory that guaranteed continuity in the top flight following an irregular 10/11 season, with a change of coach included (Pellegrini for Ferreira) and the arrival of icons such as Baptista, Demichelis, Camacho and Willy.
Málaga shone at the Vicente Calderón onLeague matchday 35 on 7th May 2011, with a 0-3 victory thanks to goals from Salomón Rondón, Julio Baptista and Enzo Maresca. The psychological figure of 42 points was reached to virtually secure First Division football for another season at La Rosaleda Stadium.