 On 25 August 2010, Rubén was sold to Málaga CF for €1.35 million.He made his official debut on 23 September, keeping a clean sheet in a 2–0 win at Getafe CF.However, in late December, he fractured his right wrist in training – his second major physical ailment whilst at the club – being sidelined for the rest of the campaign and prompting the Andalusians to sign another goalkeeper in the winter transfer window, as Sergio Asenjo also suffered a severe injury (knee).