CD Nerja are still without a point after five matches in the Regional Preferente Málaga, this time just being edged out 1-7 by Atlético Marbelli.
Atlético Madrid 2-1 Málaga
The visit to Atletico Madrid was always going to be a stern test for Málaga and so it proved on Sunday. Falcao put the home side ahead after just six minutes but Santa Cruz levelled things before the break.
Two out of two for Málaga
Two magnificent goals from Eliseu and a penalty from Joaquin saw Málaga to a comfortable win over Belgian side Anderlecht in their first away match in the Champions League and they top their group with a maximum six points.
Wins for Barcelona and Valencia in the Champions League
Barcelona came through their Champions League match against Benfica 2-0, although they finished the match with ten men and saw Puyol stretchered off the field with a serious injury.
Real Madrid 5-1 Deportivo
Nerja’s poor run continues after they were beaten 4-0 by Mijas, making it four losses out of four. Meanwhile, Real Madrid continue to climb up the table and are now in sixth place after a 5-1 win over Deportivo on Sunday.
Sevilla 2-3 Barcelona
Two goals in the last four minutes saved the day for Barcelona as they came from behind against Sevilla to win 2-3.
Málaga 4-0 Real Betis
A dominant performance by the Blue and Whites as they beat fierce rivals Betis 4-0 at La Rosaleda.
Wins for Real and Sevilla
Real Madrid are back to eight points behind Barcelona after a 0-2 win over Rayo Vallecano, the match having been postponed for 24 hours after the lighting system at Rayo was sabotaged.
Nerja 1-5 Cañete de la Real
Nerja are bottom of the Regional Preferente Málaga after a 1-5 drubbing at the hands of Cañete de la Real. Zero points from three games so far and a goal difference of minus ten. Not the only team on nul points, though, and plenty of time left yet.
Athletic Bilbao 0-0 Málaga
Málaga slip to third in La Liga after sharing the points with Athletic Bilbao in a 0-0 draw, Mallorca taking over second spot after a 2-0 win against Valencia.