A look at La Liga
Cult hero of the year
Eric García Martret should get award, for the biggest comeback in modern football, writes columnist Rob Palmer
Rob Palmer / ESPN commentator
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Padel
Malaga's Bea González wins Premier Padel Finals in Barcelona to cap six-title season
The Malaga star, whose grandfather Chuzo died last week, overturned the world number ones in a dramatic final alongside teenage partner Claudia Fernández
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Football
Torremolinos snatch last-gasp derby draw at Marbella to stay clear of danger
Elsewhere in Primera RFEF, Abraham Paz suffered his first defeat as Antequera CF boss, slipping to defeat to promotion-chasing Europa
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Football
Second-half masterclass helps seal priceless away win for Malaga CF
After going into half time a goal behind, three goals in a dominant second 45 extended Juan Francisco Funes’s unbeaten league run and eased relegation fears
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Running
Malaga Marathon sets new records on historic day
Ugandan debutant Mande Bushendich and Ethiopia’s Misgane Alemayehu set new course records after rain cleared to reveal fast conditions and strong local support
Marina Rivas |
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Running
Check out where you finished in the Generali Malaga Marathon standings
In total 17,503 participants (8,363 in the Marathon and 9,140 in the Half Marathon) started the race
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Rugby
Green light given for new rugby field in a boost for local clubs in Malaga city
The facility will be built on a 15,000-square-metre plot at the junction of Calles María Barrientos and Navarro Ledesma
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Swimming
Less than a second separates Fuengirola swimmer from medal
María de Valdés, who had the fourth-best entry time, held a podium place up to 1,300 metres and was even second early on before fading in Lublin
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Marathon
Malaga Marathon set for record-breaking edition as organisers target new course best
Malaga will host its biggest ever marathon this Sunday with organisers confirming a record 22,500 registered runners across the marathon and half marathon
Marina Rivas |
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American football
American football fights for survival as clubs rebuild amid falling numbers
Malaga's two teams are struggling to maintain numbers as they rebuild their squads and attempt to secure long-term sustainability in a sport that demands money, commitment and regular generational renewal
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A Look At La Liga opinion
The honeymoon period is over
Xabi Alonso is clinging onto his position - and there's no obvious replacement for him
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Football
Controversial penalty stuns Malaga CF late on despite dominant display
A 95th-minute spot-kick denied Juan Francisco Funes’s side a vital home win, as they again dropped points in stoppage time
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Women's futsal
Spain beat Argentina to seal World Cup futsal bronze
After losing to eventual champions Brazil, Spain beat Argentina 5-1 in the third-place play-off, giving Malaga-born Ceci Zarzuela a podium finish in her first senior tournament
Javier Varela |
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Football
'New manager bounce' sees Antequera CF and Marbella FC pick up vital wins
It wasn't such good news for Juventud de Torremolinos in the third tier this weekend, as they suffered a late 2-1 defeat away to Hércules
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Football
Spain retain Nations League crown
Spain's women's team overwhelmed Germany 3-0 in the final on Tuesday night