UD Las Palmas faces Girona this Saturday as the outright leader of the Segunda División, while their opponent endures a severe drought of official victories. The Canary Islands side arrives at Montilivi with a perfect record after two matchdays, according to verified data as of August 28, 2026.
The team managed by Quique Álvarez has not won an official match since April 6th, when they defeated Villarreal. A report from APD Noticies details that in their last 17 games, combining the end of the 2025-26 season, preseason, and the start of the current campaign, Girona has secured only one win. This sole victory was in a friendly against Segunda RFEF side Olot, featuring a brace from Minsu.
How is UD Las Palmas approaching the match?
The league leader's situation could not be more different. UD Las Palmas sits in first place with 6 points, from two wins in their opening two games. Their goal tally stands at 4 scored and just one conceded, giving them a +3 goal difference. This solid start contrasts with Girona's position, which is 17th in the table. The yellow team aims to maintain their positive run at a difficult ground.
The next fixture on the schedule is precisely this visit to Montilivi, set for August 29th. A win would allow Las Palmas to solidify their solo lead at the top. The squad, which you can review in detail on our squad page, has shown great effectiveness in these early stages.
What is behind Girona's negative streak?
Girona's results crisis persists despite the coaching change. The club dismissed Míchel Sánchez and appointed Quique Álvarez to rebuild the project in the second tier. However, the new manager's official debut did not bring the desired change. They drew 1-1 with Leganés at home and then lost 2-1 away to Córdoba. The need to adjust the squad before the transfer window closes on September 1st adds more pressure to the environment.
APD Noticies notes that, in preseason, the Catalan side also had modest results: draws against Al-Qadsiah, Sabadell, and Gimnàstic, and defeats to Alavés and Arsenal in the Trofeu Costa Brava. The only joy was the 1-3 win against Olot. This lack of confidence is the scenario UD Las Palmas will encounter.
What does this match mean for the season?
This clash represents a reality check for both projects. For Las Palmas, it's the chance to prove their early leadership has a solid foundation by winning at the ground of a theoretically tough rival. For Girona, it's an almost desperate opportunity to cut a poor run that now stretches five months. The context of an open transfer market introduces an element of uncertainty for the home team.
With the league standings showing a vast gap between the two, the Canary Islanders have the duty to go for all three points. Their defensive performance, with only one goal conceded, will be key to neutralizing a rival desperate to score. The match could set the trend for the coming weeks for both clubs.
