Atlético Madrid vs Málaga Highlights - August 19, 2026

Atlético Madrid beat Málaga 2-0 in La Liga on August 19, 2026. The match was played at Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

Lee Kang-In (70'), Álex Baena (85') scored for Atlético Madrid.

At kick-off Atlético Madrid stood in position 3 with 3 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats.

Málaga went into the game in position 18, on 0 points. They had won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 in their previous five.

That run had left Málaga 3 games without defeat.

Carlos Martín sent an effort off target for Atlético Madrid (7'). David Larrubia shot wide for Málaga on 13 minutes.

Moments later, the referee cautioned Dávid Hancko of Atlético Madrid on 15 minutes. A block denied Rodrigo Mendoza on 25 minutes.

Rodrigo Mendoza tested the goalkeeper for Atlético Madrid (35'). Soon after, Jorge Domínguez was booked for Atlético Madrid (37').

After the break, Chupete saw a shot blocked (46'). Ademola Lookman forced a save for Atlético Madrid on 47 minutes.

Carlos Martín could not find the target for Atlético Madrid (56').

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Rodrigo Mendoza’s effort (57').

Lee Kang-In sent an effort off target for Atlético Madrid (59'). Lee Kang-In scored for Atlético Madrid on 70 minutes after a pass from Dávid Hancko.

Moments later, Ademola Lookman tested the goalkeeper for Atlético Madrid (74'). The referee cautioned Juan Cruz of Málaga on 80 minutes.

Soon after, Álex Baena scored for Atlético Madrid on 85 minutes. Ramón Enríquez was booked for Málaga (88').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out David Larrubia’s effort (90'+3'). Substitutions: Atlético Madrid 5, Málaga 5.

Atlético Madrid controlled 53.3% of possession. Atlético Madrid had 15 shots with 6 on target, while Málaga had 5 and 1.

Goalkeeper saves: Atlético Madrid 1, Málaga 4. Corners: Atlético Madrid 6, Málaga 1.

Atlético Madrid completed the most passes, 522 in total at 87.5% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.