Goalkeeper Caro has kept a second consecutive clean sheet for UD Las Palmas, extending his unbeaten run to 180 minutes. This streak arrives at a key time for the team, which sits fifth in the Segunda División table with 10 points from five matches.
Faith in Caro has been strengthened following the club's decision not to sign another goalkeeper during the summer transfer window. His direct competition is Adri Suárez, who is yet to make his league debut this season. Across his five appearances, Caro has conceded six goals, but five of those came in a single difficult trip to Montilivi against Girona. Outside of that match, his performances have been solid, already registering three clean sheets this campaign, including the last two against Leganés and Cádiz.
The defensive foundation
The importance of not conceding is a mantra for manager Rubén de la Barrera. The coach has repeatedly stated he "likes having control" and that this involves keeping the opposition at bay. This philosophy finds a perfect ally in Caro's current form, with the keeper making 12 saves so far this league season. The team has taken four points from the last six available, showing a solidity that leaves them just three points behind leaders Castellón.
The next challenge
The next test for Caro and the yellow defence comes this Sunday at 17:30, with Burgos visiting the Estadio Gran Canaria. The match holds special significance for the goalkeeper, who wore the Burgos shirt for three seasons. There he set his personal unbeaten record, reaching 928 minutes without conceding in 2022, a streak only ended by a red card against Mirandés. Now, with UD Las Palmas, he aims to extend his good run against his former club. Burgos arrive as the eighth-placed team, promising a tight tactical duel. The squad prepares for this match with confirmed absences for Alex Suárez and Marvin Park, whose progress can be followed in our injuries section.
With a record of seven goals scored and six conceded, De la Barrera's team has shown it has a reliable defensive backbone. Caro's continuity between the posts is a key piece in this system. Forward T. Miyashiro, the team's top scorer with two goals, and the rest of the squad trust that this security at the back will allow them to keep picking up points at home. The last meeting between the two sides, back in February, ended goalless, so the aim will be to break that deadlock. All information on the season's schedule is available on our fixtures list.
First reported at canarias7.es
