Malaga and Deportivo La Coruna both remain in contention for a place in next season's European League after playing out an entertaining 1-1 draw at La Rosaleda.
Malaga, who began the day in sixth place, took the lead after thirty two minutes through much-travelled striker Albert Luque.
However, Deportivo, in seventh before this match with a point less than the Andalusians, hit back five minutes into the second half through Sergio Gonzalez to seal a valuable point and keep alive their hopes of a return to Europe next season.
Malaga have enjoyed an excellent season on their return to the top flight and secured Primera Liga survival some time ago.