Atletico Madrid narrowly defeated Malaga to kick off the 2026-27 La Liga season.
The Red and Whites celebrated their first victory as Atletico Madrid hosted newly promoted Malaga, winning 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026-27 La Liga season. South Korean international winger Lee Kang-in, who recently transferred from Paris Saint-Germain, made a stunning debut by scoring a goal.
1-0 Lee Kang-in, 70th minute
2-0 Alex Baena, 85th minute
In upcoming fixtures, Atletico Madrid will face Villarreal on 23 August, while Malaga will take on Deportivo La Coruña on 25 August.