Malaga CF suffer a fresh setback as they lose to Real Oviedo

Real Oviedo, who came into the match one point ahead of the Andalusians, had to risk more; while Malaga sat back and soaked up the pressure, but without lacking in attack.

Malaga did have their chances through Castro and Muñoz, but they never put the hosts in danger of going behind. Neither goalkeeper had much to do.

Things would start to go downhill for the Blue and Whites as they conceded the first and only goal of the night on the brink of half-time. Borja Bastón broke the deadlock after converting the penalty given for a handball inside the Malaga box.

Mel made use of all his available substitutions throughout the second-half, clearly unhappy with how the Andalusians were playing. But despite the tactical shift, Real Oviedo did well to stand their ground and make use of counterattacks, eventually seeing out the game 1-0.

Malaga will next play Eibar at La Rosaleda on Sunday 30 October at 4.15pm.