Deportivo Alavés host Málaga on the evening of Friday 23 October 2026 in the tenth round of La Liga. Alavés go into the match in seventh place with 11 points from 9 games, while Málaga are bottom of the table in twentieth place with only 4 points. The home side are looking to return to winning ways after a run of negative results, while Málaga are seeking their first win of the season.
When is the Deportivo Alavés vs Málaga match?
The match will be played on Friday 23 October 2026 at the Estadio de Mendizorroza. The kick-off times are as follows:
- Morocco: 20:00
- Saudi Arabia: 22:00
- Egypt: 22:00
- Algeria: 20:00
What channels are showing the Deportivo Alavés vs Málaga match in La Liga?
The match will be broadcast in the Middle East and North Africa on beIN SPORTS 3, according to the official beIN schedule. Coverage includes Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt and the Gulf. The channel may vary depending on the package and country, so it is advisable to check your local TV guide.
Team line-ups
Expected Deportivo Alavés line-up
Alavés are expected to play a 5-3-2 formation, based on the last official starting line-up in the Celta Vigo vs Deportivo Alavés match on 18 October 2026, and may change:
- Goalkeeper: Antonio Sivera
- Defence: Víctor Laguardia, Nahuel Tenaglia, Nicolás Valentini, Jonny Otto, A. Rebbach
- Midfield: Pablo Ibáñez, Antonio Blanco, Carlos Aleñá
- Attack: Toni Martínez, L. Boyé
Expected Málaga line-up
Málaga are expected to use a 4-4-2 formation, according to the last starting line-up in the Málaga vs Real Sociedad match on 18 October 2026, and may change:
- Goalkeeper: A. Herrero (captain)
- Defence: Rafa Garrido, Fernando Calero, A. Ricio, José Salinas
- Midfield: D. Larrubia, E. Merino, Carlos Dotor, Pablo Martínez
- Attack: Adrián Niño, Chupete
It is worth noting that Alavés have lost their last two league matches, while Málaga suffered a heavy 2-5 defeat at home to Real Sociedad. This encounter is an opportunity for the visitors to improve their image, but the task looks difficult against a team aiming to stay in the comfortable zone.
