Málaga return to La Liga after eight-year absence with playoff win

Málaga returned to Spain’s top flight after eight years away with a 2-1 aggregate win over Almería in the Segunda División promotion play-offs. The Andalusian side drew 0-0 at home last Sunday before winning 1-2 away on Saturday evening. The victory secured Málaga’s place in La Liga for the 2024-25 season. The club last competed in the top division in the 2015-16 campaign. Málaga dominated the second leg, with their away goal proving decisive. The team had not featured in La Liga since suffering relegation eight years ago.

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Almería pushed hard in the return match but failed to convert their chances. Málaga’s defence held firm to preserve their aggregate lead. Club president José María Muñoz confirmed the promotion in a post-match statement. “This is a historic moment for our club and our fans,” Muñoz said.