For Spanish football fans, the return of Malaga, Deportivo La Coruna and Racing Santander to La Liga is a welcome sight. All three clubs have enjoyed prominent spells in Spain’s top flight over the past three decades before financial and sporting troubles pushed them down the football pyramid. Of the three, Malaga’s revival appeared the most unlikely. Just a decade after competing against Europe’s best in the Champions League, the Andalusian club was facing financial turmoil, ownership problems and an uncertain future. Yet