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Málaga CF 1-3 Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF secured a 3-1 victory over Málaga CF in Primera Division action on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The triumph marks a crucial step forward for the visitors, who claimed their first league win of the campaign.

Following the result, Villarreal move up to 14th in the standings with five points from their first six fixtures (one win, two draws, and three defeats). Málaga, meanwhile, remain winless through six matches with a record of three draws and three losses, leaving them stranded in 19th place on just three points.