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Larrubia’s Early Goal Lifts Málaga Over Córdoba, Extending Win Streak Into Play-Off Places

The derby defeat underscored Córdoba’s injury concerns in a tightly bunched table.

Overview

  • Málaga beat Córdoba 1-0 at El Arcángel with David Larrubia scoring around the 28th minute after a favorable rebound.
  • The result marked Málaga’s fifth consecutive victory and pushed the club into the Liga Hypermotion play-off positions.
  • Córdoba suffered its first defeat of 2026, halting a three-match winning run that had revived momentum.
  • Alberto del Moral left with a muscular injury in the 55th minute and Álex Martín exited in the 73rd, forcing defensive reshuffles.
  • Córdoba sits 10th on 32 points, level with Ceuta on points but ahead on goal difference, with a trip to Las Palmas on January 24.