Málaga vs Espanyol: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 9 October

La Liga, Round 8

Málaga#20 in the table

Friday 9 October 22:00 Mecca time

Espanyol#11 in the table

Your time: 19:00 UTC Estadio La Rosaleda, Málaga

What to know

Málaga host Espanyol in round 8 of the La Liga on Friday 9 October 2026. Kickoff is at 22:00 Mecca time at Estadio La Rosaleda, Málaga. Málaga are #20 in the table and Espanyol are #11. The match is on TV in 81 countries, on channels including FanCode, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, DAZN, Bluu, Disney+ Premium.

The table says one thing, the predictions another: Málaga are the favourites.
Espanyol sit #11, Málaga are down in #20. Routine win or the shock of the weekend?
Espanyol have scored in each of their last 7 matches.
Málaga go into this one with 3 players out.

Which channel shows Málaga vs Espanyol?

Channels showing this match, by country.

All channels in 81 countries

Match prediction

45%

27%

28%

Form

The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.

Málaga

Espanyol

Who is out: Málaga and Espanyol

Málaga

Diego MurilloInner Knee Ligament Tear, until 1 Dec
Aarón OchoaMeniscus Tear, until 1 Jan
Julen LobeteCruciate Ligament Tear, until 30 Jun

Espanyol

Jofre Carreras Inflammation Of Pubic Bone, until 12 Oct
Kike García Muscle Injury, until 18 Jan

Stadium: Estadio La Rosaleda

CityMálaga

Capacity30,044

SurfaceGrass

Open in maps Stadium guide

Table: La Liga

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	FC Barcelona	7	7	0	0	+24	21
2	Atlético de Madrid	7	5	1	1	+9	16
3	Real Betis	7	5	1	1	+2	16
4	Real Madrid	7	5	0	2	+10	15
5	Sevilla	7	4	1	2	+1	13
6	Deportivo Alavés	7	3	2	2	+5	11
7	Deportivo A Coruña	7	2	4	1	+2	10
8	Real Sociedad	7	3	1	3	-4	10
9	Villarreal	7	2	2	3	+1	8
10	Athletic Club	6	2	2	2	+1	8
11	Getafe	7	2	2	3	-3	8
12	Rayo Vallecano	7	2	2	3	-5	8
13	Osasuna	7	2	2	3	-7	8
14	Celta de Vigo	7	1	4	2	+2	7
15	Espanyol	7	2	1	4	0	7
16	Racing Santander	7	2	1	4	-10	7
17	Levante	6	1	2	3	-4	5
18	Elche	7	1	2	4	-6	5
19	Valencia	7	1	1	5	-9	4
20	Málaga	7	0	3	4	-9	3

Questions and answers

What time does Málaga vs Espanyol kick off?

Málaga vs Espanyol kicks off on Friday 9 October 2026 at 22:00 Mecca time (19:00 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.

Which channel is showing Málaga vs Espanyol?

The match is on TV in 81 countries. Channels include FanCode, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, DAZN, Bluu, Disney+ Premium, FAST TV. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.

Where is Málaga vs Espanyol being played?

At Estadio La Rosaleda in Málaga, which holds 30,044 people.

Who is expected to win, Málaga or Espanyol?

Málaga 45%, draw 27%, Espanyol 28%.

How can I watch Málaga vs Espanyol if it isn't shown in my country?

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