According to ESPN Soccer, Lee Kang-In broke the deadlock in the 70th minute with a left-foot shot inside the far post, after cutting in from the right. This was the first goal of the match, with Atlético Madrid eventually winning 2-0. Álex Baena also scored a goal for Atlético Madrid, clipping a shot over the wall and into the top corner in the 85th minute.
Atlético Madrid's win was a result of their increased pressure after the break, with Ademola Lookman testing Málaga's goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero before Carlos Martín, Lee, and Dávid Hancko all missed the target. However, Lee eventually rewarded the hosts when he controlled Hancko's crossfield ball and shimmied past three defenders before finding the net.
The match was played at the Metropolitano, with Atlético Madrid dominating possession and creating more scoring opportunities. Málaga's goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero made a crucial save from Rodrigo Mendoza in the first half, but Atlético Madrid's pressure eventually paid off.
Atlético Madrid's win marks a strong start to their LaLiga campaign, with three points from their first match. The team will look to build on this momentum in their next match.