Malaga Honors Retired Luismi Sanchez in La Rosaleda Return

La Rosaleda welcomed back Malaga CF for its first home match in the top flight after an eight-year absence against Deportivo de A Coruna. However, a significant moment of the afternoon belonged to former midfielder Luismi Sanchez, who was forced to retire this summer due to an eye injury.

The 29,014 spectators inside Martiricos paid tribute to the 34-year-old player during the match. Sanchez received a loud ovation in the 19th minute, referencing the jersey number he wore during his spell with the club.

This emotional gesture provided one of the most memorable images of the afternoon for the home supporters. The native of Puerto Serrano concluded a career spent primarily in Spanish football, featuring for teams such as Real Oviedo, Real Valladolid, and Malaga.