Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was on target as Deportivo La Coruna were held to a 1-1 draw by Malaga at the Estadio La Rosaleda on Monday.
The result extended Malaga’s impressive home run, with the newly promoted side suffering just one defeat in their last 20 matches at the venue.
Malaga made the brighter start, but it was Deportivo who broke the deadlock.
Aubameyang raced onto a clever pass from Luismi Cruz, rounded goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero and calmly finished to score in his second consecutive game.
The hosts responded strongly and were awarded a penalty in the 34th minute after Rafita was brought down in the box by Lucas Noubi.
Chupe converted the spot-kick to level the contest.
Deportivo almost regained the lead before half-time, but Aubameyang narrowly missed after finding space inside the penalty area.
Malaga continued to dominate possession after the restart and came close to taking the lead, although Deportivo goalkeeper Herrero denied Aubameyang with a smart save.
The hosts missed a huge opportunity in the 76th minute when Chupe headed against the crossbar from close range with the goal at his mercy.
Malaga pressed for a winner late on, but Deportivo’s defence held firm to secure a share of the points.
Aubameyang was named Flashscore’s Man of the Match after another influential display for Deportivo.
The draw also extended Deportivo’s unbeaten record in Monday away matches in LaLiga to six games, comprising three wins and three draws.
