The Blue and Whites travelled to Sporting Gijón and managed to leave with all three points, winning the match 1-2.
A Castro penalty put the home side ahead but goals from Weligton and Apoño (penalty) ensured victory for Málaga.
At the other end of the table, Barcelona overcame visiting Levante 2-1, Pedro getting both goals early in the second half. Stuani pulled one back for Levante in the eightieth minute but Barcelona held on to win the match.