UD Las Palmas are set to face Cadiz away this Saturday in the fifth matchday of the Segunda División, dealing with significant defensive absences. The match at the Nuevo Mirandilla Stadium kicks off at 16:15 local time, with the yellow team aiming for their third win of the campaign.
The club's medical report confirms the absence of starting centre-back Álex Suárez, who joins the already sidelined Ale García and Marvin Park. Suárez, who started the last 0-0 draw against Leganés, has not recovered from a lingering issue. His place could be taken by Julián Delmás or the young Jorge Herzog, who featured in the closing minutes of the previous game.
The last visit to Cadiz, on the opening league weekend, ended in a convincing 3-1 victory. That win started a positive run for Las Palmas, who now sit 10th with seven points, three behind leaders Castellón. Their current record is two wins, one draw, and one loss, with six goals scored and six conceded.
Situation for both sides
Cadiz come into the match in 18th place, with just two points from four draws and one defeat. Their last result was a 1-1 home draw against Valladolid. For Las Palmas, this clash is a chance to get back on track after the international break, following their goalless draw against Leganés a week ago.
Manager Xavi García Pimienta will have to reshuffle his back four. In midfield, the pairing of Kirian Rodríguez and Enzo Loiodice is expected to continue, while in attack Jonathan Viera and Sandro Ramírez will look to make the difference. The full squad and upcoming schedule can be checked on the club's squad and fixtures pages.
The match falls in the early stages of the season where every point counts. Las Palmas will aim to prove at the Nuevo Mirandilla that their first-round win was no fluke and solidify their place in the upper half of the table.
