Málaga CF v RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

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.

Espanyol beat Villarreal in their most recent match.

Espanyol beat Villarreal 1-0, with Leandro Cabrera scoring in the 60th minute, ending a run of poor results.

Sergio García took charge of Espanyol as interim coach after a coaching change during the week, and made his debut with a win.

Espanyol won 1-0 away at Villarreal, with Leandro Cabrera scoring in the 60th minute.

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 acknowledges the difficulty of maintaining his previous season's form.

David Larrubia is considered a key player for Málaga CF.

Chupete is a player for Málaga CF whose form from last season is difficult to maintain.

Juan Cruz is available for Málaga CF.

José Salinas is out for Málaga CF against RCD Espanyol due to a loan clause.

Chupete is available for Málaga CF after being with Spain U21.

Haitam Abaida is available for Málaga CF.

Catanha scored the only goal in Málaga CF's first top-flight victory.

Moscardo started the match but did not perform well.

Edu Expósito came on as a substitute in the second half.

Former Espanyol player Daniel Osvaldo is in intensive care after emergency lung surgery.

Monchi is the current sporting director of Espanyol.

Roberto Fernández is in his best moment and has been called up by Luis de la Fuente with Spain.

Javi Puado returns for Espanyol after a long injury layoff.

Manolo González was critical of Espanyol's first half performance against Elche.

Bryan Zaragoza made a significant effort to join Espanyol, and the club also made a huge effort.

Javier Hernández is having a stellar debut and is providing great numbers as an assistant.

Roberto Fernández, Vanja Drkušič, and Javier Hernández are fit and available to play.

Coach Manolo González has the confidence and backing of sporting director Monchi.

Clemens Riedel was involved in a goal-scoring action.