Malaga - Deportivo de A Coruna

Alfonso Herrero will be the focal point for Malaga as they host Deportivo de A Coruna on 24 August 2026 for matchday 2 of LaLiga. The goalkeeper faces a demanding evening at Estadio La Rosaleda, especially with defender Diego Murillo sidelined due to injury. Malaga arrive seeking a response after their opening weekend defeat to Atletico Madrid, hoping to recapture the momentum they showed in their late-season win against Almeria in June. The expected XI, featuring forwards Chupe and Joaquin Munoz, will look to test the visitors' defensive resolve early on.

Deportivo de A Coruna travel south following a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Elche in their campaign opener. With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leading the line, the visitors will aim to exploit any gaps left by the hosts' reshuffled backline. Recent meetings between these two sides have been closely contested, including a 1-1 draw in the LaLiga2 back in April 2026. Both teams are eager to secure their first victory of the season, and the tactical battle in midfield between Malaga's Dani Lorenzo and Deportivo's Mario Soriano is likely to dictate the rhythm of the game.