Rubén de la Barrera has confirmed UD Las Palmas's starting eleven for the Segunda División match against Girona CF this Saturday at 20:30 at Montilivi. The yellows, who are fourth in the table with six points from two wins and one loss, aim to reach the solo lead with a victory that would put them one point behind leaders Leganes, according to verified data as of 31 August 2026.
The lineup information was originally published by udlaspalmas.NET. The visiting team arrives at this match with a record of six goals scored and six conceded, showing an attacking effectiveness that needs to be paired with greater defensive solidity. Their next fixture is precisely against the leader, Leganes, at home on 4 September, a match already shaping up as decisive in the promotion race.
How is UD Las Palmas lining up?
Goalkeeper José Antonio Caro will be the last line of defense. The back four will consist of Valentín Pezzolesi, Álex Suárez, Juanma Herzog, and the returning Enrique Clemente, whose recovery is a significant boost. In the center of midfield, Enzo Loiodice and Kirian Rodríguez will act as the double pivot. Manu Fuster will occupy the right wing, while Jefté Betancor will operate on the left. Taisei Miyashiro will be the attacking link behind the center forward, Jesé Rodríguez.
Rubén de la Barrera is trusting this block to impose their game on a difficult ground. The Canarian bench offers alternatives like the experienced Sergio Ruiz, the creative Iván Jaime, or striker Sandro, among others. The availability of these options will be key in the final stages of the match, especially in a high-tempo clash like the one expected.
What team is Girona's Quique Álvarez presenting?
The local side, managed by Quique Álvarez, also fields a competitive eleven as they recover from some absences. The goal will be defended by Gazzaniga. The defense is made up of Alejandro Francés, Holmes Zamorano, David López, and Álex Moreno. In the center, Fran Beltrán and Izan González will have the task of controlling the midfield. The attacking trident consists of Bryan Gil, Abel Ruiz, and Jastin, with Vanat as the focal point up front.
Girona has a high-quality bench featuring players with great experience like Uruguayan Stuani or Dutchman Van de Beek. This squad depth will force UD Las Palmas to maintain a high level of concentration for the full ninety minutes. The battle in the center of the park, where Loiodice and Rodríguez will face Beltrán and González, could be decisive for the match's outcome.
What does this match mean for the promotion race?
With the season just started, every point already carries great weight. UD Las Palmas, with their current record of two wins and one loss, knows that a victory at Montilivi would not only bring them closer to the top spot but also provide a morale boost ahead of the direct duel with Leganes next week. Fans can follow the evolution of this tight standings on our standings page.
The team managed by De la Barrera has shown goalscoring ability but also some defensive fragility by conceding six goals. Improving that aspect will be a priority if they aim to keep pace with the top teams. The upcoming fixtures schedule shows a succession of important matches, so managing energy and rotations from the bench well will be another key to success in the coming matchdays.
