Real Madrid vs Malaga Stats: Head-to-head Record and Past Meetings

Real Madrid host Malaga in La Liga on 30 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC in Madrid. The fixture comes in the early stages of the 2026 La Liga season, in Regular Season round 3, and will be played in the Spanish capital, with Real Madrid designated as the home side. With Real Madrid starting the campaign strongly and Malaga looking to stabilise, this clash carries important early-season implications.

After one league match, Real Madrid sit 6th in La Liga with 3 points, a positive goal difference of +1 and an away win already on the board. Malaga, meanwhile, are 16th with 1 point from two games, a goal difference of -2 and still searching for their first victory. In this context, Real Madrid vs Malaga stats take on added relevance, as the historical record and current form both help frame the expectations for this encounter.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear Real Madrid advantage in the recent Real Madrid vs Malaga head-to-head meetings captured here.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Real Madrid wins: 3
• Draws: 1
• Malaga wins: 1

Real Madrid vs Malaga Timeline & Historical Context

The Real Madrid vs Malaga timeline in La Liga, based on the available fixtures, spans from February 2016 to April 2018 and underlines how competitive Malaga have been at times despite Real Madrid’s overall superiority. Across these five league meetings, the matches have generally been tight on the scoreboard, with only one game decided by more than a single goal.

The sequence begins on 21 February 2016 in La Liga Regular Season round 25, when Malaga hosted Real Madrid at La Rosaleda. That match finished Malaga 1–1 Real Madrid, with the home side cancelling out a first-half deficit to take a point. On 21 January 2017, the teams met at Santiago Bernabéu in Regular Season round 19. Real Madrid built a two-goal lead by half-time and eventually won 2–1, recording a narrow home victory.

On 21 May 2017, in Regular Season round 38 at La Rosaleda, Real Madrid produced their most comfortable result in this sample, winning 2–0 away after leading 1–0 at half-time. The 2017–2018 season brought two more close contests. On 25 November 2017 at Santiago Bernabéu in Regular Season round 13, Real Madrid edged a 3–2 win over Malaga, having led 2–1 at the break. The most recent meeting in this Real Madrid vs Malaga timeline came on 15 April 2018 at La Rosaleda in Regular Season round 32, where Real Madrid again took a 1–0 half-time lead and held on for a 2–1 away win. Across these fixtures, Real Madrid have consistently found ways to secure results, but Malaga have rarely been outclassed on the scoreline.

Real Madrid vs Malaga Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Real Madrid vs Malaga stats from these five La Liga encounters highlight Real Madrid’s edge in both results and goals, while also showing that Malaga have been capable of responding offensively.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Real Madrid 10 - 5 Malaga
• Average Goals per Match: Real Madrid 2.00 vs Malaga 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At Real Madrid's stadium: 2 matches played here — Real Madrid won 2 (as home side), Malaga won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Malaga's stadium: 3 matches played here — Malaga won 1 (as home side), Real Madrid won 2 (as away side), 1 draw

Real Madrid vs Malaga Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Real Madrid vs Malaga last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 15 April 2018: Malaga 1–2 Real Madrid (Half-time: 0–1) – La Liga Regular Season - 32
• 25 November 2017: Real Madrid 3–2 Malaga (Half-time: 2–1) – La Liga Regular Season - 13
• 21 May 2017: Malaga 0–2 Real Madrid (Half-time: 0–1) – La Liga Regular Season - 38
• 21 January 2017: Real Madrid 2–1 Malaga (Half-time: 2–0) – La Liga Regular Season - 19
• 21 February 2016: Malaga 1–1 Real Madrid (Half-time: 0–1) – La Liga Regular Season - 25

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Real Madrid Matches Results and Stats

For the 2026 La Liga season to date, Real Madrid have played one league match and started with a victory. That win came away from home, with Real Madrid scoring twice and conceding once, reflecting early attacking sharpness and a willingness to take the initiative. The team’s form line stands at a single win, and they have yet to keep a clean sheet, but they have also not failed to score.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Last 5 Malaga Matches Results and Stats

Malaga’s season to date shows two La Liga fixtures played, with one draw and one defeat. At home, Malaga have drawn 1–1, while their away outing ended in a 2–0 loss, underlining the challenge they face on the road. Offensively, Malaga have scored once in two matches, while conceding three, indicating a negative goal balance and defensive vulnerabilities, particularly away from La Rosaleda.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available Real Madrid vs Malaga stats, history and current indicators both lean towards Real Madrid. In the five La Liga meetings listed, Real Madrid have three wins to Malaga’s one, with one draw, and a 10–5 aggregate goal advantage. Real Madrid have been perfect at home in this sample and have also won two of three trips to Malaga, suggesting a consistent upper hand in the rivalry. The Real Madrid vs Malaga timeline shows that matches are often competitive on the scoreboard, but Real Madrid regularly find decisive goals. With Real Madrid entering this 30 August 2026 clash on the back of a season-opening win and Malaga still searching for their first victory of the campaign, the statistical trends point towards the hosts holding the stronger position ahead of kick-off.

Real Madrid vs Malaga H2H Statistics updated on 25 August 2026.