Málaga hosts Villarreal on Matchday 6. Check the kickoff in your local time, TV coverage, venue, recent form, head-to-head record, tickets and available odds.
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VIL leads series 3-1-1
The fixture is listed for Thu, Sep 17, 2026. The kickoff shown on this page converts to your device timezone.
The current US listing is ESPN Deportes. Channel selections can change, so check your local schedule near kickoff.
The listed venue is La Rosaleda in Malaga.
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