“Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang punished Málaga from close range after the hosts had won a corner, heading Deportivo A Coruña into a 1-0 lead with a right-footed finish from virtually on the goal line.”
Pivotal“Chupe converted from the penalty spot after Lucas Noubi brought down Rafita in the box, restoring parity for Málaga and levelling the match at 1-1 just before the break.”
Pivotal“David Larrubia, introduced just five minutes earlier as a substitute, was booked for persistent fouling — a moment that typified Málaga's growing frustration as they failed to find a breakthrough against a resolute Deportivo backline.”
“Bil Nsongo, on as a late substitute, was shown a yellow card for an argument in the dying moments, a sour end to what had been a frustrating second half for both sides.”
Málaga
Deportivo A Coruña
Outstanding performance
Deportivo A Coruña•MidfielderMálaga had to settle for a point on home soil after Deportivo A Coruña struck first through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, only for Chupe to level from the spot before the half-hour mark had passed. Despite the hosts dominating large swaths of the match — 55% possession, 13 shots to Deportivo's six, and a dominance rating of 68 — they managed just two shots on target, betraying a wasteful edge in the final third. Deportivo, by contrast, were ruthlessly efficient with their limited opportunities, four of their six shots testing the goalkeeper, and Aubameyang's close-range finish from what appeared to be a corner routine showed the clinical quality a player of his pedigree still carries. The result leaves both sides in mid-table territory with work to do, and for Málaga in particular, squandering territorial dominance at home will be a concern Pellegrini — or whoever is at the helm — will want addressed quickly. The second half dissolved into a series of substitutions and niggly fouls, with five yellow cards across the ninety minutes reflecting a match that lost its early tempo and never truly recaptured it.
How entertaining was this match?
Bright Ede from Deportivo de A Coruña wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Carlos Puga of Malaga.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Malaga is awarded a corner after Lucas Noubi concedes.
Bil NsongoYellow CardBil Nsongo from Deportivo de A Coruña receives a yellow card.
Attempt missed. Chupe from Malaga takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Offside called against Deportivo de A Coruña. Yeremay Hernández is caught offside.
Substitution for Malaga: Ramón Enríquez comes on for Dani Lorenzo.
Substitution for Deportivo de A Coruña: Bil Nsongo comes on for Mario Soriano due to an injury.
Substitution for Malaga: Julen Lobete comes on for Izan Merino.
Foul committed by Ximo Navarro of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Haitam Abaida from Malaga wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Offside called against Deportivo de A Coruña. David Mella is the player caught offside.
Attempt blocked. Rafa Rodríguez from Malaga has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box blocked.
Attempt missed. Rafa Rodríguez from Malaga takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Attempt missed. Haitam Abaida from Malaga takes a left-footed shot from outside the box following a direct free kick.
Foul committed by Ximo Navarro of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Ximo NavarroYellow CardXimo Navarro of Deportivo de A Coruña receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Haitam Abaida from Malaga wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Lucas Noubi from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Chupe of Malaga.
Chupe from Malaga hits the bar with a header from the center of the box.
Yeremay Hernández from Deportivo de A Coruña wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ángel Recio from Malaga commits a foul.
Substitution for Deportivo de A Coruña: Bright Ede comes on for Miguel Loureiro.
Ximo Navarro from Deportivo de A Coruña wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Haitam Abaida of Malaga.
Substitution for Deportivo de A Coruña: Yeremay Hernández comes on for Luismi Cruz.
David Mella from Deportivo de A Coruña wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Joaquín Muñoz of Malaga.
Substitution for Malaga: Haitam Abaida comes on for Joaquín Muñoz.
Substitution for Malaga: Rafa Rodríguez comes on for Carlos Dotor.
Malaga is awarded a corner after Lucas Noubi concedes.
Attempt saved. Luismi Cruz from Deportivo de A Coruña has a left-footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right, but it's saved in the top center of the goal.
Corner for Deportivo de A Coruña, conceded by Alfonso Herrero.
Attempt saved. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Deportivo de A Coruña has a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, but it's saved in the bottom right corner by Alfonso Herrero of Malaga. The assist came from Giacomo Quagliata.
Deportivo de A Coruña wins a corner, conceded by Alfonso Herrero.
Mario Soriano's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Luismi Cruz.
Deportivo de A Coruña wins a corner after Rafita concedes.
Luismi Cruz of Deportivo de A Coruña commits a foul.
Joaquín Muñoz from Malaga wins a free kick on the left wing.
Izan Merino from Malaga attempts a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes close and misses the top right corner. Carlos Dotor provided the assist.
Substitution for Deportivo de A Coruña: David Mella comes on for Adrià Alti.
Substitution for Deportivo de A Coruña: Diego Villares comes on for Jonathan Asp Jensen.
Foul committed by David Larrubia of Malaga.
David LarrubiaYellow CardDavid Larrubia from Malaga receives a yellow card.
Adrià Alti from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Einar Galilea from Malaga commits a foul.
Jonathan Asp Jensen from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Carlos Dotor's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Foul committed by Miguel Loureiro of Deportivo de A Coruña.
David Larrubia from Malaga wins a free kick on the right wing.
Giacomo QuagliataYellow CardGiacomo Quagliata of Deportivo de A Coruña receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Giacomo Quagliata of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Carlos Puga from Malaga wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Malaga: David Larrubia comes on for Juan Cruz.
Ximo Navarro from Deportivo de A Coruña wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Joaquín Muñoz of Malaga.
Dani Lorenzo from Malaga wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Luismi Cruz of Deportivo de A Coruña.
The second half begins with the match tied at 1-1 between Malaga and Deportivo de A Coruña.
First half ends with the score tied at 1-1 between Malaga and Deportivo de A Coruña.
Attempt saved. Jonathan Asp Jensen from Deportivo de A Coruña has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Attempt missed. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Deportivo de A Coruña has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Foul committed by Luismi Cruz of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Rafita from Malaga is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Goal! Chupe scores for Malaga with a right-footed shot from the penalty spot. The match is now 1-1 against Deportivo de A Coruña.
Lucas Noubi of Deportivo de A Coruña concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty awarded to Malaga as Rafita is fouled in the penalty area.
Foul committed by Izan Merino of Malaga.
Luismi Cruz from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Carlos Puga from Malaga misses a right-footed shot from outside the box to the left after a corner.
Attempt blocked. Joaquín Muñoz from Malaga has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
Malaga wins a corner after Luismi Cruz concedes.
Corner awarded to Malaga after Ximo Navarro concedes.
Malaga wins a corner after Lucas Noubi concedes.
Chupe's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Malaga is blocked.
Adrià Alti from Deportivo de A Coruña commits a foul.
Joaquín Muñoz from Malaga wins a free kick on the left wing.
Mario SorianoYellow CardMario Soriano from Deportivo de A Coruña receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Mario Soriano from Deportivo de A Coruña commits a foul.
Dani Lorenzo from Malaga wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Giacomo Quagliata from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Carlos Puga from Malaga commits a foul.
assist: Luismi Cruz
Goal! Deportivo de A Coruña takes the lead 1-0 against Malaga with a right-footed shot from very close range by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Malaga is awarded a corner after Miguel Loureiro concedes.
Giacomo Quagliata from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Juan Cruz of Malaga.
Foul committed by Carlos Puga of Malaga.
Giacomo Quagliata from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Adrià Alti from Deportivo de A Coruña commits a foul.
Joaquín Muñoz from Malaga wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Juan Cruz from Malaga has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Leo Román from Deportivo de A Coruña saves it in the bottom right corner. The assist was provided by Ángel Recio.
Malaga is awarded a corner after Leo Román concedes.
Deportivo de A Coruña wins a corner after Einar Galilea concedes.
Ángel Recio of Malaga is caught offside.
Lucas Noubi from Deportivo de A Coruña commits a foul.
Chupe from Malaga wins a free kick in the attacking half.
First half begins.
Two newly promoted sides meet at La Rosaleda on Matchday 2, with Málaga desperate to recover from a heavy opening defeat while Deportivo A Coruña look to build on a solid start. This historic rivalry between two of Spain's classic clubs adds extra spice to what promises to be a tightly contested affair.
