Adrián Niño’s 93rd-Minute Equalizer Gives Málaga a Draw With Espanyol

Espanyol Takes an Early Lead

Fortuño stopped Larrubia’s effort in the 10th minute, but Espanyol went ahead three minutes later through Bryan Zaragoza. Málaga had another first-half chance when Rafa Rodríguez hit a long-range shot in the 39th minute; Fortuño saved that attempt as well.

Espanyol also created chances before the break. Roberto Fernández had opportunities in the 20th and 22nd minutes, giving the visitors two more openings after Zaragoza’s goal. Espanyol took its one-goal lead into halftime.

Chances at Both Ends After Halftime

Chupe forced a save from Fortuño in the 49th minute. Pablo Martínez then struck the bar with a free kick in the 60th, leaving Málaga still looking for an equalizer.

Espanyol had a chance to add to its lead in the 66th minute. Roberto Fernández sent a low shot toward goal, but Málaga goalkeeper Herrero saved it with his feet. The chance followed Roberto’s two first-half opportunities and left the match within one goal entering the closing stretch.

Rafita and Adrián Niño Combine for the Equalizer

Málaga drew level in the 93rd minute. Rafita sent in a cross from the right wing, and Adrián Niño converted it to cancel out Zaragoza’s first-half goal. The late finish made it 1–1, which remained the final result. Espanyol had led since the 13th minute, but Niño’s goal gave Málaga a draw on October 9.