Málaga sits at the bottom of the La Liga table after 12 matchdays with just five points and no wins, placing it as the clear favorite for relegation alongside Valencia and Elche. The three promoted sides—Deportivo La Coruña, Málaga, and Racing Santander—have struggled overall, but Málaga’s poor goal difference and limited squad resources stand out. Valencia and Elche occupy the other relegation places on nine and ten points respectively, while Levante clings to safety on 11. Mid-table sides such as Getafe and Osasuna remain vulnerable given inconsistent results. With 26 fixtures left, recent form, squad depth, and head-to-head results among the lower teams will shape the final relegation picture.