Fulham Players Walk Off Pitch as Malaga Score Penalty Into Empty Net
Fulham left after a 2-2 draw, and Málaga converted an empty-net penalty to claim the trophy, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Fulham walked off the pitch following a 2-2 draw against Málaga after coach Álvaro Arbeloa was sent off for protesting a stoppage-time penalty decision.
- Referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias awarded Málaga a penalty after Calvin Bassey handled the ball in the area; Fulham left claiming penalties were not included in their pre-match agreement.
- Ryan Sessegnon scored in the 24th minute for Fulham, Alex Iwobi restored the lead in the 57th minute, and Eneko Jauregi equalized at 2-2 with a 90th-minute penalty conversion.
- Málaga staged a symbolic shootout into an empty net before 17,179 spectators at La Rosaleda and collected the Costa del Sol Trophy after Fulham departed for their return flight.
- This match served as Málaga's final pre-season fixture before their league campaign begins away at Atlético Madrid on August 19, 2026, following the unresolved conclusion at La Rosaleda.
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The warm-up match between the two teams ended in total chaos.
In the test game between FC Fulham and FC Málaga around the "Costa del Sol Trophy" the supposed end of the game caused curious scenes. Fulham coach Álvaro Arbeloa saw red, his team disappeared in the cabin – while Málaga was waiting for a penalty shoot. After that, both clubs described completely different versions. Shortly before the end, the hosts had achieved the 2-2 compensation by a controversial penalty. After the whistle of the regular se…
A penalty decision given in the 92nd minute of the friendly match between Fulham and Malaga caused a major uproar in the Fulham camp. Manager Alvaro Arbeloa received a red card for protesting the referee. While the Fulham team left the field citing their flight as an excuse, Malaga...
The friendly match between Malaga and Fulham is over, but not completely.
Alvaro Arbeloa took charge of English Premier League side Fulham ahead of the new season. In their penultimate pre-season friendly, he and his charges took on Malaga. The teams drew 2-2 after normal time, and the former Spain international ordered his players to leave the pitch before the penalty shootout.
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