Albacete 1-3 Malaga
Updated
Malaga won: Albacete 1-3 Malaga in the LaLiga 2 (Round 18) on Sun, 14 Dec 2025 at Estadio Carlos Belmonte, Albacete. Albacete goals: Einar Galilea 37' (og). Malaga goals: David Larrubia 52', Dani Lorenzo 59', Chupe 90'+1 (pen). Expected goals: 1.11-1.89. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: David Larrubia (8.3).
Match report
Malaga beat Albacete 3-1
Malaga came from behind to beat Albacete 3-1 away from home at Estadio Carlos Belmonte on Sunday 14 December in LaLiga 2.
An own goal by Einar Galilea put Albacete ahead on 37' (1-0), David Larrubia levelled for Malaga on 52' (1-1), Dani Lorenzo restored Malaga's lead on 59' (1-2) and Chupe made it 1-3 from the penalty spot on 90+1'.
Albacete had 43% of the ball, shots were 11-12 (5-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.11-1.89.
David Larrubia (Malaga) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 9,287. Referee: Alejandro Ojaos Valera.
Match stats
| Albacete | Malaga | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.11 | 1.89 |
| Total shots | 11 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 24 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 288 (81%) | 417 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total shots | 11 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 11 |
Lineups
Albacete (4-4-2): Diego Marino, Fran Gámez, Pepe Sánchez, Jesus Vallejo, Carlos Neva, José Carlos Lazo, Riki Rodriguez, Antonio Pacheco, Jon Morcillo, Antonio Puertas, Agus Medina
Malaga (4-3-3): Alfonso Herrero, Carlos Puga, Angel Recio, Einar Galilea, Victor, Carlos Dotor, Izan Merino, Dani Lorenzo, David Larrubia, Eneko Jauregi, Joaquin Munoz
Key events
- 37' · Goal · Einar Galilea (Albacete)
- 46' · Substitution · Jon Garcia for Pepe Sánchez (Albacete)
- 52' · Goal · David Larrubia (Malaga)
- 59' · Goal · Dani Lorenzo (Malaga)
- 65' · Substitution · Chupe for Eneko Jauregi (Malaga)
- 65' · Substitution · Aaron Ochoa for Joaquin Munoz (Malaga)
- 67' · Yellow card · Izan Merino (Malaga)
- 68' · Yellow card · José Carlos Lazo (Albacete)
- 70' · Substitution · Jonathan Gomez for Carlos Neva (Albacete)
- 70' · Substitution · Victor Valverde for José Carlos Lazo (Albacete)
- 70' · Substitution · Daniel Escriche for Agus Medina (Albacete)
- 77' · Substitution · Dani Sanchez for Carlos Dotor (Malaga)
- 77' · Substitution · Rafa Rodriguez for Izan Merino (Malaga)
- 84' · Substitution · Jefte Betancor for Riki Rodriguez (Albacete)
- 88' · Substitution · Diego Murillo for Carlos Puga (Malaga)
- 90' · Yellow card · Jon Morcillo (Albacete)
- 90' · Yellow card · Antonio Pacheco (Albacete)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Chupe (Malaga)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 1999: Albacete 8, draws 5, Malaga 9.
Questions
Who won Albacete vs Malaga?
Malaga won, 1-3 (LaLiga 2) on Sun, 14 Dec 2025.
When and where is Albacete vs Malaga?
Sun, 14 Dec 2025, 15:15 UTC at Estadio Carlos Belmonte, Albacete, LaLiga 2.
What is the head-to-head record between Albacete and Malaga?
In 22 league meetings since 1999: Albacete 8 wins, 5 draws, Malaga 9 wins (goals 28-27).