La Liga is back on Wednesday as Atlético Madrid opens its 2026-27 season at home against newly-promoted Málaga at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Atlético finished fourth last season on 69 points and lost only three home league matches all campaign.
It's been a busy summer for Diego Simeone's side. Cristian Romero arrived from Tottenham on a deal through 2031, while Lee Kang-in came in from PSG for a reported 40 million euros.
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Málaga is back in the top flight for the first time since 2018, having won promotion through the playoffs.
Juan Francisco Funes is hoping to see his side get off an running as they look for their first win in this fixture since 2013.
If you are looking for betting advice for the matchup,
we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of OddsWire.
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Atletico Madrid vs. Malaga prediction, pick
Simeone's side want to challenge for the title this season and have made some bold moves in the summer to help facilitate that. They get off to a comfortable start against a side trying to find their bearings.
Prediction: Atlético Madrid 2, Málaga 1
Atletico Madrid vs. Malaga channel, start time, streaming
- When: Wednesday, August 19
- Where: Riyadh Air Metropolitano (Madrid, Spain)
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: ESPN+ (WATCH HERE), ESPN Deportes (Watch LIVE on Fubo)
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