Alaves and Malaga played out a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Friday. The result leaves Alaves seventh with 12 points after ten games, still inside the upper half of the table. Malaga remain rooted to the bottom on five points from ten matches, still without a win in the 2025-2026 season. Both clubs took a single point that reflects their current standing and differing ambitions.
The contest followed the cautious pattern suggested by recent results. Alaves arrived after three losses and a draw in their previous four outings, while Malaga had collected just one draw from their last four games. Neither side managed to seize control for long periods, and the shared scoreline mirrored the defensive-minded approach both teams adopted throughout.
Alaves entered the match with form reading DLLDL across their last five fixtures, showing flashes of solidity but lacking consistent attacking threat. Malaga arrived on the back of DLDLL, having shipped multiple goals in three of those defeats. Their inability to convert promising spells into victories had left them anchored at the foot of the table before kick-off.
The draw extended Alaves’ inconsistent sequence without damaging their mid-table position. For Malaga it ended a run of three straight losses yet offered only temporary relief at the bottom. Both sides now turn to upcoming fixtures seeking the wins that will define their campaigns in the weeks ahead.