The 2021-22 campaign was a season of ultimate tension and dramatic survival for Málaga CF. The Boquerones endured a turbulent year marked by three managerial changes, José Alberto López, Natxo González, and finally club icon Pablo Adrián Guede, culminating in a nervy 18th-place finish in the Segunda División (LaLiga SmartBank) and securing safety just before the final match. The season was defined by a spectacular early home form at La Rosaleda that contrasted sharply with poor away results, leading to a mid-season slump and a desperate relegation battle. Leading the line with nine crucial goals was forward Brandon Thomas, whose efforts proved vital in the desperate fight to avoid the drop, a struggle anchored by the passionate, full-capacity support of over 25,000 Malaguista faithful on the penultimate matchday. It remains a defining, stressful chapter in the club's modern history.