Overview
- The decision was announced on Tuesday afternoon, 18 November 2025, following the defeat to Cultural Leonesa.
- Club leaders had weighed a dismissal for weeks but positive home performances at La Rosaleda postponed action.
- A persistent slump on the road ultimately eroded confidence and was cited as the decisive factor.
- Pellicer departs as a highly regarded figure who ranks among Málaga's coaches with the most matches managed.
- Alejandro Acejo, Pellicer's assistant and a previous club staffer, takes charge on an interim basis while Málaga evaluates next steps.