Today's game between Real Madrid and Malaga will kick off at 11:00 AM.
Real Madrid vs Malaga is available to watch live in the United States. The TV channel and live stream options are listed below.
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Real Madrid vs Malaga lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- J. Mourinho
- J. Funes
Injuries and Suspensions
Real Madrid host Malaga at the Estadio Bernabeu in a LaLiga fixture that puts Jose Mourinho's side in front of their home support for only the second league game of the new season.
Mourinho's men arrive in strong form. A Kylian Mbappe hat-trick powered a 4-1 win over Real Sociedad last time out at the Bernabeu, with Jude Bellingham providing two assists in a display that underlined the attacking depth at the manager's disposal. Federico Valverde credited a sharp half-time tactical adjustment from Mourinho for turning a stuttering first half into a dominant second-period performance.
The injury list at the Bernabeu remains long. Eder Militao, Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy, Raul Asencio, Thiago Pitarch, Endrick, and Aurelien Tchouameni are all sidelined, placing added responsibility on those available. New signing Marc Cucurella made an emotional home debut against Sociedad but has acknowledged he is still building back to full fitness.
Malaga arrive having taken just one point from their opening two LaLiga matches. A 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid on the opening weekend was followed by a 1-1 draw at Deportivo de A Coruna, leaving Juan Funes's side in the lower reaches of the table and in need of a result to arrest early-season drift.
The visitors also carry injury concerns of their own into the trip to the capital, with Moussa Diarra, Fernando Calero, Diego Murillo, and Aaron Ochoa all unavailable for selection.
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How to watch Real Madrid vs Malaga with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Where can I watch Real Madrid vs Malaga in Spanish?
Spanish language coverage of this game is on ESPN Deportes.
Form
Real Madrid have won all five of their most recent matches across all competitions. Their last outing was a 4-1 LaLiga victory over Real Sociedad on August 26, with the previous league result a 1-2 away win at Espanyol on August 22. The three matches before that were pre-season friendlies, producing wins over Schalke 04 (3-0), Deportivo de A Coruna (1-0), and Ferencvaros (2-1). Madrid have scored 11 goals and conceded six across those five games.
Malaga's recent record reads one win, two draws, and two defeats from five matches. Their most recent result was a 1-1 LaLiga draw with Deportivo de A Coruna on August 24, following a 2-0 league defeat to Atletico Madrid on August 19. Pre-season results included a 2-2 draw with Fulham and a 4-2 win over Al-Arabi, though a 2-1 defeat to AD Ceuta FC also featured. Malaga have scored nine goals and conceded seven across the five-match run.
Head-to-Head Record
Head to Head
The most recent meeting between these clubs came in LaLiga on April 15, 2018, when Real Madrid won 2-1 away at Malaga. Across the last five recorded head-to-head fixtures, all played in LaLiga, Real Madrid hold four wins to Malaga's none, with one match ending in a draw — a 1-1 result at Malaga in February 2016. Real Madrid have scored 10 goals across those five meetings and conceded five.
Standings
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Real Madrid vs Malaga today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.