Malaga vs Villarreal is scheduled for Thursday, 17 September 2026, at La Rosaleda. The La Liga matchday 6 fixture kicks off at 21:30 CEST, which is 19:30 UTC.
Málaga drew away to Celta in their previous league match, while Villarreal lost at home to Real Betis on 14 September.
Updated: 17 September 2026, before kick-off.
Málaga vs Villarreal match details
| Match detail | Information |
| Fixture | Málaga CF vs Villarreal CF |
| Competition | La Liga 2026/27 — matchday 6 |
| Date | Thursday, 17 September 2026 |
| Kick-off in Spain | 21:30 CEST (UTC+2) |
| Kick-off in UTC | 19:30 UTC |
| Venue | La Rosaleda, Málaga |
The venue and kick-off time are confirmed. Check the official Málaga vs Villarreal match centre for fixture updates and starting lineups before the game.
Team news and injuries
Málaga team news
Juanfran Funes’ side completed their final training session before the match on Wednesday. Fernando Calero and Adrián Niño trained with the group.
Jens Cajuste, who has a left-thigh quadriceps injury, and Adam Aznou, who has a left-adductor overload, worked separately. Murillo, Aarón Ochoa and Julen Lobete continued their recovery programmes, according to Málaga’s official training report.
Training with the group does not confirm a place in the matchday squad or starting XI.
Villarreal team news
AS’s matchday report lists Juan Foyth as unavailable while he continues recovering from muscular problems.
Iñigo Pérez is Villarreal’s head coach. His pre-match press conference and further team updates are listed in Villarreal’s official first-team news.
Head-to-head and current form
Previous league meetings at La Rosaleda
Málaga’s official preview records 15 previous top-flight meetings between these clubs at La Rosaleda:
| Top-flight meetings at La Rosaleda | Record |
| Previous meetings | 15 |
| Málaga wins | 6 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Villarreal wins | 4 |
Figures cover top-flight matches at La Rosaleda before 17 September 2026.
Current form
Málaga’s two home league games this season ended in draws against Deportivo and Levante. Villarreal’s first three away league fixtures produced draws against Racing and Atlético Madrid, followed by a defeat to Alavés.
Key players and team selection
Chupe and Adrián Niño have both scored for Málaga in the league this season. Nicolas Pépé and Gerard Moreno are among Villarreal’s attacking options and have also scored in the current campaign.
Niño’s return to group training is relevant to Funes’ selection, but his involvement will depend on the final squad and lineup.
For other Spanish league fixtures and reports, browse SportPesa Global’s La Liga coverage.
Málaga vs Villarreal FAQs
When is Málaga vs Villarreal?
The match is scheduled for Thursday, 17 September 2026, with kick-off at 21:30 CEST / 19:30 UTC.
Where is Málaga vs Villarreal being played?
The fixture is at La Rosaleda, Málaga’s home ground.
Conclusion
Malaga vs Villarreal brings Málaga back to La Rosaleda after the trip to Celta, while Villarreal arrive following their home defeat to Betis. For live scores and match statistics during the game, download SP Score.
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