Overview
- The LaLiga match is scheduled for Sunday, 30 August 2026 at the Santiago Bernabéu and will be broadcast on DGO, Paramount+, DAZN and DSports with minute-by-minute updates on RPP.
- José Mourinho confirmed rotation plans for the fixture with Marc Cucurella guaranteed to start, Trent Alexander-Arnold likely to begin, and Antonio Rüdiger available to give centre-backs a rest.
- Yan Diomande, Real Madrid’s major summer signing, is being considered for his first start after limited minutes so far this season.
- Real Madrid arrive unbeaten with two wins, including a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad in which Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham led the attack.
- Málaga return to the Bernabéu for the first time since 2017 carrying a 16-visit record without a win and their coach has warned the team will not play for a draw.