Málaga CF vs Deportivo La Coruña

Malaga and Dep. A Coruna shared the points in a 1-1 draw at La Rosaleda, in a game defined by an early exchange of goals and a string of missed chances in the closing stages. Both sides, back in the top flight after years away, came away with something to build on but neither could find a winner. Aubameyang put the visitors ahead in the 21st minute, finishing well to silence the home crowd. Malaga responded through Chupe, who leveled from the penalty spot in the 34th minute after defender Noubi fouled Rafita inside the box. The best chance to break the deadlock came late on, when Chupe nearly turned hero again, heading against the crossbar in the 76th minute following a defensive slip from Villares. Both benches emptied in search of a winner, but the score held firm. For Malaga, the point continues an unbeaten start on their return to the top division. For Dep. A Coruna, it's a second straight draw after opening the season level with Elche, leaving both promoted sides still chasing their first win of the campaign.