In a lively match played in front of twelve thousand spectators, Malaga just edged out Sporting de Gijon 1-0.
Both promoted sides from last year had shown good recovery since the opening weeks of the season and on current form both should be able to stave off the dreaded drop.
The only goal in the match was scored in the first half by Lolo who headed home a Duda corner. The Sporting defence had left Lolo completely unmarked.
In a far more exciting and more open second half Malaga continued their dominance but could not add to their tally, despite this being a way below par Sporting performance.