Málaga CF loses Adrián Niño for the season opener against Atlético

Málaga CF loses Adrián Niño for the season opener against Atlético

Málaga CF has suffered a significant blow with Adrián Niño's injury, who will miss the season opener in LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27. The injury occurred in the soleus muscle of his right leg during the Trofeo Costa del Sol against Fulham.

What happened?

Adrián Niño had to leave the game after just ten minutes of play. The subsequent medical tests confirmed the severity of the injury.

What does this mean for Málaga CF?

Adrián Niño's injury is a hard blow for Málaga CF, which already faces uncertainties in its attack. The white-and-blue team completed the first of the four scheduled sessions before traveling to Madrid.

What comes next?

Málaga CF will enjoy a day of rest on Friday and will train again on Saturday 15 August in the morning at La Rosaleda. Juanfran Funes faces the final stretch of preparation with a new injury in attack and several uncertainties still to be resolved before Málaga's return to Primera División eight years later.