Málaga CF v Real Sociedad de Fútbol

Málaga are about one and a half matches away from leaving the relegation zone after the latest round of results.

Málaga trailed 0-2 to Betis at La Cartuja at halftime, with Pablo Fornals scoring the second goal from a second-phase corner move just before the break.

Málaga has not won a match yet this season and is searching for its first victory against Racing de Santander at home.

Málaga lost 2-1 at Real Betis, with Adrián Niño scoring their goal in the second half.

Real Sociedad lost 2-1 at Athletic Club in the Basque derby, ending their four-derby winning run; Luka Sučić had equalised for them at 1-1.

Real Sociedad lost away at San Mamés to Athletic Club in the derby, after a penalty against Jon Aramburu that the club says was not a foul and that VAR did not review.

Real Sociedad's match at San Mamés was decided by a penalty, awarded against Jon Aramburu after a challenge with Nico Williams, which coach Matarazzo considers wrong because he believes Aramburu touched the ball first.

Real Sociedad lost the derby to Athletic Club after entering the match on four consecutive wins.

Izan Merino was involved in an event with Marcelo.

Joaquín Muñoz was involved in an event with Marcelo and gifted him his shirt.

Pablo Martínez was a summer reinforcement for Málaga CF.

Málaga CF has reached an agreement with Mijas Las Lagunas FC to join its network of affiliated youth clubs.

David Larrubia is considered a key player for Málaga CF.

José Salinas cannot play for Málaga due to a loan clause.

Abdullah Al-Thani, Nasser Al-Thani, and Nayef Al-Thani are currently unaccounted for and have European arrest warrants issued against them.

Jens Cajuste was out for a month due to a muscle injury.

Einar Galilea scored an own goal in a previous Copa del Rey match against Real Sociedad.

Juan Funes is the coach of Málaga CF.

Juan Cruz will not be in the squad for the upcoming match due to a relapse.

Jens Cajuste is available for the match against Real Sociedad after a good week of training.

Mamadou Sarr is a new signing for Real Sociedad.

Héctor Fort is a new signing for Real Sociedad.

Álex Remiro returned to the starting lineup for Real Sociedad.

Ochieng's arm was in an open, separated, and unnatural position when the ball touched his thigh, which the CTA deemed a clear penalty.

Carlos Soler signed for Real Sociedad last season.

Jon Aramburu is called up for international duty with Venezuela.

Yangel Herrera won a penalty for Real Sociedad.

Yangel Herrera is unavailable due to international duty.

Álvaro Odriozola is injured and will be out.

Arsen Zakharyan is unavailable due to international duty.

Orri Steinn Óskarsson is unavailable due to international duty.

Igor Zubeldia is injured and will be out.