
Get the Atletico Madrid vs Malaga confirmed lineups, starting XIs, team news, match prediction, and latest betting odds ahead of the LaLiga fixture.
Atletico Madrid vs Malaga Confirmed Lineups
Competition | LaLiga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 19 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
The starting lineups for the LaLiga fixture between Atletico Madrid vs Malaga have been confirmed.
Atletico Madrid Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Jan Oblak, Jorge Domínguez, Dani Martinez, Dávid Hancko, Robin Le Normand, Pablo Barrios, Koke, Rodrigo Mendoza, Carlos Martín, Arnau Ortiz, Ademola Lookman
Substitutes: Álex Baena, Lee Kang-In, Morten Hjulmand, Giuliano Simeone, Johnny Cardoso, Marcos Llorente, Juan Musso, Marc Pubill, José María Giménez, Jorge Castillo, Alejandro Grimaldo, Cubo
Malaga Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Alfonso Herrero, Einar Galilea, Rafita, Ángel Recio, Carlos Puga, Joaquín Muñoz, Izan Merino, David Larrubia, Dani Lorenzo, Carlos Dotor, Chupe
Substitutes: Joseph Otu, Juani, Rafa Rodríguez, Carlos López, Álex Pastor, José Salinas, Julen Lobete, Ramón Enríquez, Haitam Abaida, Juan Cruz, Eneko Jauregi
Atletico Madrid vs Malaga Immediate Reaction
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid line up in a 4-4-2 formation with Jan Oblak starting in goal behind a defensive line featuring Dávid Hancko and Robin Le Normand in central defense. Koke and Pablo Barrios anchor the central midfield, while Ademola Lookman leads the attack alongside Arnau Ortiz.
Malaga
Malaga also deploy a 4-4-2 setup, led in goal by Alfonso Herrero behind center-backs Einar Galilea and Ángel Recio. Izan Merino and Dani Lorenzo start in central midfield, with Carlos Dotor and Chupe forming the forward line.
Atletico Madrid vs Malaga Reactive Bet Builder
Our featured bet builder for this match combines four selections: Atletico Madrid to win the match, Ademola Lookman to score anytime, Both Teams To Score - No, and Jose Salinas to receive a card.
Atletico Madrid vs Malaga Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With a strong starting XI fielded including Ademola Lookman in attack and Jan Oblak between the posts, Atletico Madrid are expected to control proceedings at home against Malaga.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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