Málaga and Deportivo close this Monday the second matchday of LaLiga EA Sports with a match full of symbolism. La Rosaleda hosts a Primera División match again eight seasons later and the two newly promoted teams are looking for their first victory of the season.
RESULT: Málaga - Deportivo, starts at 21:30 hours
Málaga - Deportivo, latest news
Málaga faces its first match of the season in front of its fans after losing 2-0 against Atlético de Madrid at the Metropolitano.
Deportivo visits La Rosaleda after drawing 1-1 against Elche at Riazor. The match marks their first away game since returning to Primera División.
The official lineups will be known approximately one hour before the match. Javier Alberola Rojas will be the referee of the match.
Possible lineups for Málaga and Deportivo
Possible lineup for Málaga: Alfonso Herrero; Puga, Recio, Einar Galilea, Rafita or Salinas; Larrubia, Dotor, Izan Merino, Joaquín; Dani Lorenzo and Chupete.
Possible lineup for Deportivo: Leo Román; Ximo Navarro, Noubi, Bright Ede, Quagliata; Altimira, Mario Soriano, Amatucci; Asp Jensen or Luismi Cruz, Nsongo Bil and Aubameyang.
Málaga has injury absences of Aaron Ochoa, Fernando Calero, and Adrián Niño. Juanfran Funes could introduce José Salinas at left back, while the latest Málaga signing, Pablo Martínez, is initially expected to be on the bench.
Yeremay returns to Deportivo's call-up
The main news in the Galician expedition is the return of Yeremay Hernández. The winger returns to a call-up almost three months after his last appearance, on May 24 against Valladolid.
Yeremay had been carrying a pubis injury since last season. During the promotion season, he scored 11 goals and provided 10 assists in 38 matches, although his return will be gradual and he is not expected to start as a starter.
Antonio Hidalgo must decide between Asp Jensen and Luismi Cruz to complete the attack. David Mella continues to regain rhythm after his knee injury.
What time is Málaga - Deportivo played
The Málaga - Deportivo match is played this Monday, August 24 at 21:30 hours at the La Rosaleda stadium. The match corresponds to the second matchday of LaLiga EA Sports.
The match can be seen on DAZN LaLiga, DAZN, and LaLiga TV Bar. The broadcast will begin before the match with the preview and the official lineups.
Two newly promoted teams seek their first victory
Málaga and Deportivo have traveled parallel paths in recent years. Both clubs ended up outside professional football, later coincided in Primera Federación, and have returned together to Primera División.
The Andalusian team occupies the lower zone after losing at the Metropolitano. Deportivo adds one point after their draw with Elche, but needs to improve their defensive performance after conceding several opportunities in the debut.
La Rosaleda was one of the keys to Málaga's promotion. Málaga only lost two matches at home during the past season in Segunda División.