Adrián Niño returns to save a point for Málaga at Balaídos

Málaga CF needed a lift in its goal drought, and Sport points to Adrián Niño as the answer. The report says the forward needed just 20 minutes after recovering from a soleus injury: he came on from the bench and scored to secure a 1-1 draw at Balaídos.

A striker comes back

Sport locates the injury in the last friendly of pre-season against Fulham. Back in LaLiga EA Sports, Niño returned in matchday 5 and had also played earlier minutes for Atlético Madrid under Simeone. This time the effect was immediate: Funes brought him on in the 67th minute, and by the 83rd he was celebrating his goal.

The strike proved decisive

The equaliser was a header. Sport highlights Pablo Martínez for delivering a corner with flair and Niño’s finish, with the goal arriving late to level the game. Before scoring, he had already threatened with chances, runs behind the defence and links in the area, including attempts to connect with Chupe.

What it means for Málaga

Beyond the individual moment, the article stresses that Málaga are regaining one of last season’s key scorers: Niño had been the club’s second top scorer in LaLiga Hypermotion. With the team struggling to find the net, it was a timely return—his goal was Málaga’s second in five matchdays, the first after Chupe had scored from the penalty spot against Deportivo de A Coruña.

Next, Sport says Málaga’s aim is to turn these spurts into goals from open play. The week brings two opportunities: Villarreal and Getafe, where Niño is expected to be in the squad as a crucial attacking option.