Malaga is a Spanish soccer club based in the city of Malaga, Andalusia. Founded in 1948, the club has a rich history in Spanish football. Malaga has had periods of success, particularly in the early 2000s when they achieved promotion to La Liga and secured their place in the top flight for several seasons. The club's home venue is the Estadio La Rosaleda, which has a seating capacity of over 30,000 spectators. Malaga's nickname is "Boquerones," which refers to the local anchovy fish that is popular in the region. The club has had notable accomplishments, including reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League in the 2012-2013 season.