The first LALIGA HYPERMOTION match of 2025 for Málaga CF and RC Deportivo, who began the second half of the competition at La Rosaleda in front of 27,281 Malaguistas. The starting lineup on the pitch was: Alfonso Herrero; Gabilondo, Pastor, Nelson Monte, Dani Sánchez; Antoñito C., Luismi, Manu N. Molina, Kevin Medina; Lobete, and Dioni.
The first half saw alternating chances for both teams. Early on, Kevin Medina had the clearest opportunity for Pellicer's side, but Helton Leite prevented the Blue and White goal.
Both teams alternated attacks, showing a clear offensive intent and looking to take the lead. However, there were no clear chances apart from the previously mentioned one and a one-on-one opportunity for Mella. The Deportivo forward took advantage of a good offensive transition to get in front of Alfonso Herrero. His shot, aimed at the far post, was way off target.
Málaga and Dépor both tried to break the deadlock, but neither team was able to find the finishing touch to open the scoring in the first 45 minutes. At half-time, the score was 0-0.
After the break, the same script continued. The first big chance came to Lobete. The Malaguista forward took advantage of a ball recovery near the box to find himself in a good shooting position, but his shot went over the crossbar.
In the 57th minute, another Malaguista opportunity arose. Kevin Medina faced his marker and took a shot from the edge of the box that went slightly wide after deflecting off a defender. Shortly after (60'), Dani Sánchez had the first goal in his hands. The left-back arrived under pressure to meet a good cross from Antoñito C. but couldn’t direct the ball on target.
RC Deportivo continued to threaten on the counterattacks, and they took the lead. Yeremay seized a ball into space and, with a precise left-footed shot, made it 0-1 in the 67th minute.
After scoring, the away team pulled back to defend their lead, while Málaga CF pushed for the equaliser until the very end.
The Blue and Whites achieved their goal and managed to go level. In the 87th minute, a well-placed ball into space allowed Antoñito C. to deliver a great cross to Chupe, who finished with a first-time shot to make it 1-1.
The score remained 1-1 until the final whistle. Málaga CF earned a point at La Rosaleda in the first match of 2025. On Monday 20th January they will face CD Mirandés.