Málaga CF hosts Club Atlético de Madrid in a pivotal La Liga showdown, with both teams vying for crucial European spots. Atlético Madrid, riding a three-game unbeaten streak, will be looking to capitalise on Málaga's inconsistent form, which has yielded just one win in their last five matches. Diego Costa and Yannick Carrasco will be key factors for the visitors, while Málaga's Iván Sanchez will be crucial in unlocking the Atlético defence.