Málaga don show say dem ready for LaLiga as dem beat Leicester City 2-1 for dia first preseason friendly for La Rosaleda. Di game start with Leicester City taking lead through Luke Page for di first half, but Málaga come back strong for second half to complete di comeback.
Di Spanish side goals come from Chupe and A. Ochoa, who score for di second half to turn di match around. Di Foxes try to push for equalizer for closing stages but Málaga defense hold firm.
Leicester City manager Russell Martin praise im team progress after di win over Cádiz before dis match. Martin say di game provide valuable minutes and help players understand di tactical ideas he want to implement. Leicester City dey use preseason to rebuild after relegation from Premier League.
For transfer front, Leicester City bring in Filip Jörgensen, Conor Chaplin, and Fernando Vieites. Dem also lose winger Abdul Fatawu to Ipswich Town. Málaga sign defender Fernando Calero, striker Juan Cruz, and midfielder Carlos Dotor ahead of dia return to LaLiga.
Málaga head coach Juanfran Funes express optimism about di match, saying e be good test to get team ready for league season. Di Andalusian side finish di 2025/26 season with three wins and two draws for dia last five competitive matches, securing promotion.
Leicester City struggle away from home last season with only three wins on di road, and dem hope to improve for preseason. Di Foxes now prepare for League One campaign after relegation.
