Stadium Attacked Ahead of Spanish Playoff Final: Malaga Bus Stoned

A pre-match incident marred the buildup to a crucial La Liga promotion playoff between Malaga and Almeria, as the visiting team's bus was attacked by Almeria supporters. Around 8 p.m. on June 20, 2026, fans stoned the Malaga team bus upon its arrival at the stadium, shattering several windows. The attack caused significant stress to the Malaga squad. Despite promises of enhanced security from city authorities, the incident occurred. Malaga's delegation, including players and staff, were trapped inside the damaged bus for 51 minutes. Due to the attack and resulting security concerns, Malaga requested a delay to the match start. The game, which was scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., eventually kicked off at 8:30 p.m.

The winner of this playoff will secure a spot in Spain's top football division, La Liga. Malaga has not played in the first division since the 2017-18 season, while Almeria was relegated after the 2023-24 season. The playoff final is a two-leg tie, with the first match in Malaga ending in a goalless draw. The source material also included standard legal notices regarding user comments on the Vecernji.hr website.