With 19 goals scored by footballers entering from the bench, Málaga CF is positioned as the most effective team in this aspect during the current season. This figure places them just one goal away from the historical record for the category, set by Zaragoza in the previous campaign with 20 goals, and there are still three matchdays left to play.

This performance refutes the perception of a supposed lack of squad depth, as substitute players have proven to be decisive in multiple matches. Other teams like Racing and Castellón also show a notable contribution from their substitutes, with 18 goals each, while Albacete, with 16 goals, stands out for having the highest proportion of substitute goals relative to their team's total.

The current Málaga CF season surpasses previous club records for goals from substitutes, leaving behind the 14 units from last season and the 97/98 campaign. This increase in goal production from the bench is favored by the current regulations allowing up to five substitutions per match, a measure that became permanent in June 2022.

Individually, several players have stood out for their ability to change the course of matches. Among them, a former Atlético forward has scored five goals in 14 substitute appearances, while a player from Córdoba has added four. These numbers place them in prominent positions on the list of specialists in this role within the category.

Historically, Málaga CF has seen its bench players leave their mark. One footballer has achieved the highest number of goals as a substitute in a regular league season for the club, and another is in second place with the same number of goals as a player from the 24/25 season, but in fewer matches. With three regular season games and the play-offs ahead, these records are expected to continue to grow.