Malaga made it three consecutive La Liga wins as Charles and Raul Albentosa were on target to condemn Celta Vigo to back-to-back defeats.
First-half goals from Charles and Raul Albentosa made it three La Liga wins in succession for resurgent Malaga as it beat 10-man Celta Vigo 2-0 on Saturday.
Charles had scored the decisive goal when Javi Gracia's men upset leader Atletico Madrid 1-0 before Christmas to start its upturn in form and he headed his team in front with an eighth-minute opener in this one.
Roberto Rosales hoisted the ball back into the area when Celta partially cleared a corner and goalkeeper Ruben Blanco – advancing off his line – could only tip Charles' effort high into the net.