Granada CF fell to a 0-1 home defeat against Malaga in a Spanish Segunda Division fixture at the Nuevo Los Cármenes on March 1, 2026. A first-half goal from Malaga's striker proved decisive in a tight and tense Andalusian derby, dealing a blow to Granada's promotion hopes. The only goal came just before halftime when Malaga capitalized on a defensive error, with their forward finishing calmly past the goalkeeper. Granada pushed hard for an equalizer in the second half, hitting the crossbar and forcing several saves, but they could not find a way through a resolute Malaga defense. The result allowed Malaga to climb away from the relegation zone, while it halted Granada's momentum in the race for a playoff spot. Granada's manager lamented his team's "wastefulness in front of goal," while the Malaga coach hailed a "perfect away performance."