Málaga CF were held to a goalless draw by Levante in their second home match of the LaLiga EA Sports season. The Andalusian side dominated possession and created chances, but a lack of finishing and a missed penalty by Chupe inside the first ten minutes prevented them from taking all three points. Sport.es first reported the story.
The details, originally reported by Sport.es, highlight that the clearest opportunity came early. Manuel García of La Opinión de Málaga described the moment: "Before the 10th minute, a penalty in favour of the blanquiazules." Chupe took the spot-kick, but his shot down the middle was punched away by goalkeeper Ryan. The rebound found the net, but referee Bestard Servera disallowed the goal for a prior foul.
Who saved the point for Málaga CF?
While the attack couldn't find a way through, the defence and especially goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero were key to keeping a clean sheet. Herrero had already made a great save in the very first minute of the match. In the second half, he shone again with another excellent stop from a corner and later produced a reflex save to prevent a 0-1 scoreline. His performance was the foundation of the point earned.
In midfield, Dotor had a difficult start, losing possession in a dangerous area. Later, he was centimetres away from connecting with a Juan Cruz cross at the near post. He was substituted in the second half for Cajuste, who thus made his official debut for the club. Manager Funes made several changes to chase a win, including introducing Joaquín and Izan Merino at halftime.
What chances did the home team create?
Málaga CF created more and better opportunities than their opponent. Besides the penalty, Larrubia had a clear chance that grazed the post. Dela also came close with a long-range free-kick that rattled the crossbar. In the closing minutes, the freshly introduced Joaquín appeared as the liveliest player and the only one able to drive forward. However, the final touch was missing. Levante, for their part, seemed content with the draw and barely threatened beyond the saves forced from Herrero.
What is Málaga CF's next match?
After this result, Málaga CF have two points and are already looking ahead. The team faces a tough away fixture next. Their next commitment in the competition is against Celta Vigo. Fans can check the full season schedule on our fixtures page.
The team needs to find more effectiveness in attack to turn their dominance into wins. The next challenge at home for La Rosaleda will be on 29 November 2026, when they host Athletic Club. To follow the squad's development, you can visit the squad section.
