UD Las Palmas kicks off its pre-season with four fixtures in under a month. The yellows, led by Rubén de la Barrera, will travel to Cádiz twice within 36 days: first to the Trofeo Carranza on August 8, then for Matchday 5 in the Segunda División on September 13. The schedule, confirmed by Diario de Cádiz, sets the pace for a side chasing consistency in Spain’s second tier.

What matches does Las Palmas have before facing Cádiz?

The pre-season tour began on July 22 in Marbella, where the islanders faced Orlando Pirates at the Marbella Football Center. Three days later, on July 25, they wrapped up their Costa del Sol stage with a clash against Al Ittihad at La Quinta. These games help fine-tune tactics and blood new signings. De la Barrera will use them to test systems and gauge fitness after the summer break, especially for summer arrivals. The intensity of these friendlies will be vital ahead of the League opener.

Why is Cádiz a key pre-season rival?

The Trofeo Carranza isn’t just another friendly. The tournament, held at Estadio Ramón de Carranza, typically draws top-flight and lower-division sides, making it a useful benchmark for Las Palmas. The August 8 game will cap the pre-season slate before the League opener on August 15 away to Burgos.

The second Cádiz clash, this time in the League, lands at a pivotal moment. Matchday 5 on September 13 pits two teams with different goals: the Canarians, fresh from promotion, aim to settle into the division, while the Andalusians push for an immediate return. The Gran Canaria showdown will be one to watch in the first half of the season.

What’s next for Las Palmas after these games?

After the Trofeo Carranza, the yellows head back to Gran Canaria to finalize plans for their League bow. The season curtain-raiser is set for August 15 at Burgos CF’s Ciudad Deportiva de El Plantío. Matchday 5 against Cádiz rolls around on September 13, when UD Las Palmas host the visitors at Estadio de Gran Canaria.

The full League calendar, still pending confirmation, will dictate the rhythm of a campaign where the target is clear: secure survival without fuss. With two clashes against Cádiz in under six weeks, De la Barrera’s side must show steel to tackle both tests with confidence.