Málaga CF has signed left-back Adam Aznou on loan from Everton and is reflecting on its tough start to the season in LaLiga after a 4-0 defeat at the Santiago Bernabéu. According to Marca, the Andalusian club finalized the signing of the 20-year-old defender this week to cover the position following Dani Sánchez's departure.
Who is Adam Aznou, the new full-back?
Adam Aznou becomes Málaga CF's sixth signing for this campaign. The deal, confirmed by Marca, is a season-long loan without an option to buy, meaning Everton retains the player's rights. Aznou will be registered with the reserve team's license and will wear the number 39 shirt at La Rosaleda.
Despite his youth, the Barcelona-born player has an interesting profile. Trained at Barcelona's La Masía and in Bayern Munich's academy, he has experience in the Bundesliga and the Champions League. His arrival adds options to a squad already listed on our squad page.
How does the current start compare to 2008?
An analysis by Sport.es highlights parallels between this season's start and the 2008/09 campaign, the last time Málaga CF was promoted to the top flight. That team, managed by Antonio Tapia, also earned just one point from the first three matches, losing 4-0 to Atlético Madrid on the opening day.
Tapia's Málaga turned things around after a difficult start and finished the league in eighth place with 55 points. Current manager Funes has cited Tapia as a reference, recalling his phrase that "football is a rollercoaster". The team must now seek a similar reaction in a schedule that includes its next home game against Athletic Club on November 29th, as per our fixtures.
What did Mourinho say after Madrid's win?
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho was satisfied with the 4-0 win but focused his comments on Jude Bellingham. According to Record MX, the Portuguese coach explained he has agreed to give the Englishman more freedom on the pitch. "He knows perfectly what he has to do and feels very comfortable," stated Mourinho.
The manager also highlighted the understanding between Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, and Vinicius, though he acknowledged a loss of organization when his team was leading 3-0. Madrid, with three wins in three games, maintains a perfect start in LaLiga, a standing you can follow on the standings page.
How did the match at the Bernabéu unfold?
Real Madrid sealed the match within half an hour, according to the account by Record MX. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 19th minute after an individual run. An own goal by Alfonso Herrero in the 26th and a volley from Kylian Mbappé in the 29th extended the lead.
Málaga CF had chances, with a shot against the post by Rafa Rodríguez before halftime. The fourth goal came in the second half from Arda Güller. The Andalusian team, now in a low position in the table, will look to turn its form around starting with its next league fixture.
