Alfonso Herrero
MLA
Gives up three goals
Herrero registered three saves and allowed three goals in Thursday's 3-1 loss versus Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minute.
Analysis: Herrero did make three saves but he also allowed three goals in Malaga's loss. He should have less firepower to deal with up next against Getafe, a team which has only three goals so far in LaLiga play.
Four saves vs Celta
Herrero registered four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo.
Analysis: Herrero recorded four saves while allowing one goal in Sunday's draw against Celta. He is averaging nearly four saves per match to start the season, conceding eight goals while keeping one clean sheet through five appearances. The goalkeeper has also added three high claims, providing a steady presence between the posts early in the campaign.
Three saves in 0-0 draw
Herrero registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Levante.
Analysis: Herrero made three saves as he helped his side to their first clean sheet of the season. He did this off the back of a difficult defeat to Real Madrid, where despite making four saves, conceded four goals. He has made at least three saves in each game this season with this being the first game this season that he made fewer than four.
Struggles in loss
Herrero recorded four saves and allowed four goals, but also 0 an own goal in Sunday's 4-0 loss against Real Madrid.
Analysis: Herrero struggled Sunday, allowing four goals, including an own goal, in the heavy loss to Real Madrid. He's now conceded seven goals through his first three La Liga appearances, making 12 saves and two high claims in that span.
Makes four saves in draw
Herrero had four saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw against Deportivo.
Analysis: Herrero produced four saves to help his side earn a point, remaining a reliable presence as Deportivo applied pressure in search of a winner. The goalkeeper has now made eight saves while conceding three goals across his first two matches of the season, suggesting he could be called upon frequently following Malaga's return to the top flight. His shot-stopping ability should therefore remain important throughout the campaign, with another test awaiting in the next fixture against Valencia.
Makes four saves, can't avoid defeat
Herrero had four saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid.
Analysis: It's hard to blame Herrero for the two goals he conceded, as one was an impressive shot from Lee Kang-in, and the other was a perfect free kick from Alex Baena. Herrero shouldn't carry a ton of upside as the goalkeeper of a recently promoted team, and he'll aim to bounce back Monday at home against Deportivo before facing Real Madrid on Sunday, Aug. 30.
Features in friendly win
Herrero (undisclosed) featured in Thursday's 4-2 friendly win over Al-Arabi, confirming he is back fit, according to the club.
Analysis: Herrero had progressively rejoined team training earlier in the week after working individually in the gym, and his involvement in this match now confirms that reintegration process is complete. He started 46 matches for Malaga last season, keeping 13 clean sheets including two during the promotion playoff run, and his return positions him to compete for the starting goalkeeper role heading into the new 2026/27 La Liga season.
Progressively rejoins team training
Herrero (undisclosed) progressively rejoined team training dynamic Monday as Malaga resumed activity ahead of the club's camp in Estepona, according to the club.
Analysis: Herrero had been working individually in the gym for the past week, so this marks a positive step back toward full team training after a stretch that kept him separated from the squad. He started 46 matches for Malaga last season, keeping 13 clean sheets including two during the promotion playoff run, and his continued reintegration will be tracked closely as Malaga heads into its preseason camp.
Training individually in gym
Herrero (undisclosed) has been training individually in the gym since last week during preseason, according to the club.
Analysis: Herrero started 46 matches for Malaga last season, allowing 54 goals while keeping 13 clean sheets, including two during the playoff run that secured promotion to LaLiga. His individual work is a departure from team training, and further details on the reason behind the setup will be worth tracking as Malaga builds toward its top flight return.
Steady presence between posts
Herrero started in 46 matches for Malaga in the 2025/26 season. He allowed 54 goals and kept 13 clean sheets.
Analysis: Herrero was a mainstay between the posts for Malaga and delivered impressive numbers, including two clean sheets during the playoff run that led to promotion to LaLiga. Herrero could have earned the right to remain as Malaga's No. 1 goalkeeper in their return to LaLiga in 2026/27.
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