2024 calendar year was a major turning point for Málaga CF, marked by a dramatic promotion and a solid return to professional football under manager Sergio Pellicer. In the first half of the year, competing in the third-tier Primera Federación (2023–24 season), the team finished third in their group and dramatically secured promotion to the second division after a thrilling 4–3 aggregate playoff victory against Gimnàstic de Tarragona.Transitioning into the 2024–25 Segunda División season for the latter half of the year, Málaga focused on stabilization, leaning heavily on their youth academy, a robust home record at La Rosaleda, and the defensive consistency of star goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero to consolidate their position back in professional football.