The match was already heated, with Fulham's coach Álvaro Arbeloa being sent off towards the end of the game for complaining to the referees. Arbeloa joined Fulham in the summer following the departure of Marco Silva. The tension escalated when Málaga scored a 90th-minute equalizer, making the score 2-2. According to Málaga, a penalty shootout was scheduled, but Fulham claimed that it was not.
Málaga then kicked a penalty into an open net and claimed the Costa del Sol trophy. The incident has raised questions about the communication between the two teams before the match. Fulham's decision to walk off the pitch has sparked debate, with some questioning the club's actions. The incident has also highlighted the importance of clear communication between teams before a match.
The match was part of Fulham's preseason preparations, and the incident is likely to be discussed further in the coming days.