Malaga sit third in La Liga table with 17 points, while simultaneously running away with Group C in the UEFA Champions League as the only team yet to concede in the competition.

Despite losing the likes of Santi Cazorla and Salomon Rondon during a tumultuous off-season, players such as Nacho Monreal, Isco and Martin Demichelis have stepped up to make a real impact.

Speaking after his side's 1-0 triumph over Serie A heavyweights AC Milan on Wednesday, the Qatari billionaire told Canal+: "We have invested and will continue to do so for the future.

"I want to congratulate the fans, the players, the coach and everyone who has seen this game," he said.