La Liga launches big European domestic leagues without Barcelona and Real Madrid
The Spanish league is the first of Europe's big domestic leagues to kick off this weekend less than a month after Spain won the World Cup6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Arbeloa sent off and Fulham walks off before penalty shootout in preseason game against Malaga
Fulham’s preseason match against Malaga has turned out to be not so friendly6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Adrian Nino - Ruled out at least three weeks Nino suffered a soleus muscle injury in his right leg after being forced off in the 11th minute of Wednesday's Trofeo Costa del Sol match against Fulham and will be out for at leas...
Impact Nino will miss Malaga's league opener against Atletico Madrid at the Riyad Air Metropolitano on Wednesday, Aug. 19 as a result. The setback comes at a difficult time for coach Juanfran Funes, with the forward having been pegged for a key role after an excellent 2025-26 season. The club has not provided a more specific recovery timeline beyond confirming his progress will be monitored closely. Nino is expected to begin his rehabilitation process once his evolution over the coming days is assessed.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Juan Cruz - Returns to action Wednesday Cruz (leg) played the final 12 minutes of Wednesday's friendly game versus Fulham, per the team's official website.
Impact Cruz has completed his recovery from the injury that limited him over the past few weeks, and he may now push for an increased role on the left flank, offering ability to produce in both attack and defense. His likeliest position at this moment is on the wing, but he faces a competition with Joaquin Munoz. Last season, Cruz racked up three goals plus three assists across 39 appearances (35 starts) for Leganes in La Liga 2.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
Antonee Robinson - Comes off bench in friendly Robinson (undisclosed) came off the bench in Wednesday's 2-2 friendly draw against Malaga.
Impact Robinson was announced as a starter before this match but was ultimately replaced by Ryan Sessegnon. However, Robinson came off the bench in the second half, so he doesn't seem to be dealing with any fitness issues. If Robinson is healthy and available for the season opener against Chelsea on Monday, Aug. 24, it wouldn't be surprising if he gets the nod over Sessegnon at left-back.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
Adrian Nino - Suffers preseason injury Nino exited Wednesday's friendly against Fulham in the first half due to an undisclosed injury.
Impact Nino lasted just 11 minutes before being replaced, and further tests will be needed to determine the extent of the injury. Malaga are opening the season on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Atletico Madrid, so if Nino suffered a severe injury, he'd be at risk of not playing in the season opener.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
Antonee Robinson - Late scratch Wednesday Robinson was a late scratch ahead of Wednesday's friendly against Malaga due to an undisclosed injury.
Impact Robinson was announced in the original starting lineup, but the reasons for his removal are unknown. This means Ryan Sessegnon will get the nod at left-back, and now it remains to be seen whether Robinson will be fit for the Premier League opener against Chelsea on Monday, Aug. 24.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
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