19 August 2026
Malaga back in La Liga after tumble to Spain's semi‑pro third tier

Malaga are back in La Liga after almost a decade away. The club fell from competing in the Champions League down to Spain’s semi‑professional third tier before mounting a return to the top flight, BBC Sport reports. The climb marks an end to a long period outside the country’s highest division and restores Malaga’s place among Spain’s elite clubs. Supporters will again see top‑level La Liga fixtures at the club, and Malaga will resume competition against Spain’s leading teams. BBC Sport is the source of the account of the club’s fall and rise.
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Malaga will again compete in Spain’s top flight, restoring La Liga football for the club’s supporters and local community.
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