A look at La Liga - opinion
On the brink of bedlam
Real Madrid host Barcelona in what could be the wildest Clásico in years - Mbappé and Vinícius on one side, Rashford and Yamal on the other
Rob Palmer, commentator, ESPN
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Football
Relegation fears reignited as missed chances cost Malaga CF dear away at Leganés
After last week’s dominant win over Deportivo, Sergio Pellicer’s side failed to convert key opportunities and slipped to a 2-0 defeat on the road
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Athletics
Almost 9,000 runners take part in Malaga city's 10km Carrera Urbana
Almeria’s Nabil Sebbar claimed the men’s title and Granada’s Nazha Machrouh broke her own record in the women’s race
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Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz swept aside by Jannik Sinner in Six Kings Slam final
The Spaniard fell short in Riyadh, losing in straight sets as the Italian retained his title and collected a five-million-euro prize
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Football
Antequera CF's revival continues with commanding derby win over Marbella FC
Elsewhere in the Spanish third tier, Juventud de Torremolinos ended their five-match unbeaten run with defeat to Atlético Madrileño
Nacho Carmona |
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A look at La Liga opinion
Barcelona Femení - footballing excellence
This is a golden generation that has taken the women's game to a whole new level, writes columnist Rob Palmer
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Sport
Costa del Sol netball team to represent Andalucía in first ever Spanish championship
The Torre Tormentas team is taking part in the first ever Netball España national championship in Pinoso, Alicante
Jennie Rhodes | -
Sport
Team Canada national walking football squad trains in Malaga's Axarquía ahead of world cup
As well as taking in some of the usual tourist sites on the Costa del Sol, they have played games against teams from the local area in Cómpeta and Frigiliana
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Tennis
Malaga's Alejandro Turriziani claims first ITF Futures tennis title in career milestone
The 22-year-old secured his breakthrough victory at Pontevedra and moves closer to a year-end top 800 ATP ranking
Pedro Luis Alonso |
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Football
Torremolinos stun with blistering start as Malaga’s third-tier sides all win
Elsewhere in Primera RFEF, Antequera CF finally celebrated their first victory and Marbella FC edged Eldense at home
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Golf
Mixed fortunes for Malaga golfers at the Open de España
England’s Marco Penge lifted the trophy as Manilva's Ángel Ayora tied with Jon Rahm in ninth, but Marbella's Ángel Hidalgo missed the cut
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Cycling
British rider wins Vuelta a Andalucía in Torrox sprint finish
Movistar Team’s dominance continued as Cat Ferguson edged Usoa Ostolaza to victory in the fourth edition of the women’s race, held in the hills of the Axarquía
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Football
Spain's rising star Dean Huijsen celebrates crucial win for Malaga CF
The former Malaga youth and current Real Madrid defender attended the 3-0 win over Deportivo before joining the players in the changing room in a club shirt
Jorge Garrido |
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Football
Chupete steals the show as Malaga CF crush unbeaten leaders
With nine players unavailable, Sergio Pellicer's side delivered a display of relentless energy, sharp finishing and unity that silenced the doubters after four straight defeats
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A look at La Liga opinion
Christmas in Miami
It's fair to say that the decision to stage the Villarreal v FC Barcelona game at the Hard Rock Stadium in the States has divided opinion, writes columnist Rob Palmer
Rob Palmer / ESPN commentator |