page_title: Martín Demichelis
section_title: Málaga and Atlético Madrid
hierarchical_section_title: Martín Demichelis / Club career / Málaga and Atlético Madrid
caption_attribution_description: English: Martín Demichelis
context_page_description: Martín Gastón Demichelis is an Argentine retired professional footballer who played usually as a centre-back, although he could also operate as a defensive midfielder.
  Demichelis spent most of his professional career with Bayern Munich in Germany, winning 11 major titles with the team. He also competed in his home country with River Plate, in Spain with Espanyol and Málaga and in England with Manchester City.
  Demichelis earned 51 caps for Argentina, representing the country in two World Cups – finishing second in 2014 – and the 2015 Copa América.
context_section_description: In late December 2010, Demichelis agreed to a deal with Spanish club Málaga CF, initially until the end of the 2010–11 season, with the latter retaining the option to extend the contract for a further two seasons. He rejoined former River Plate manager Manuel Pellegrini, and made his La Liga debut on 8 January 2011, scoring in a 1–1 home draw against Athletic Bilbao.
  During his first four months with Málaga, Demichelis was sent off twice, but also started in all the matches he was available, being essential – as another January 2011 signee, Júlio Baptista – as the club eventually avoided relegation. On 22 August 2012 he scored the club's first-ever UEFA Champions League goal, netting the opener in the 2–0 playoff home win against Panathinaikos FC (also the aggregate score).
  On 11 July 2013, Demichelis signed for Atlético Madrid on a one-year contract, after his link with Málaga expired. In December he started legal action against the latter over "non-payments", relating to "€400,000 of unpaid wages as well as bonuses".
caption: Demichelis playing for Málaga in 2012.
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