Atlético de Madrid debuts in La Liga by receiving Málaga

La Liga is kicking off and Atlético de Madrid will do so by receiving Málaga at Estadio Vicente Calderón, after Málaga earned promotion back to the First Division last season. The Andalusian side, with a revamped roster with respect to last year, has resigned José Antonio Tapia to manage the ´blanquiazul´ players.