Real Valladolid will attempt to break a negative historical streak when they visit UD Las Palmas this Sunday at the Estadio de Gran Canaria. The match, corresponding to matchday 38 of LaLiga Hypermotion, represents a challenge for the visitors, who have never won in Segunda División at the Canarians' home ground, according to a historical analysis published by Real Valladolid's official website.
UD Las Palmas hosts Valladolid sitting tenth in the standings, with seven points from four games and a record of two wins, one draw, and one loss. Their recent form is DLWW and they have a neutral goal difference, having scored six and conceded six. The Canarian team is three points behind leaders Castellón in a season that is still in its early stages.
Why is it so hard to win at Gran Canaria?
The head-to-head record in Segunda División is clear. In five previous meetings, Real Valladolid has three draws and two losses. They have never managed a victory at the Canarian fortress in this category. The most repeated scoreline is 1-1, which has occurred on several occasions. The last Segunda meeting was on 15 August 2021 and ended with that score. In that match, Jesé Rodríguez opened the scoring for UD Las Palmas and Marcos André equalised for the visitors. Both players remain with their respective clubs today.
An identical 1-1 draw happened in April 2015, when an own goal by the 'Pío-Pío' side earned Valladolid a point. The year 2011 was even worse, with two consecutive away defeats for the white-and-violet team. Valladolid's first Segunda match at Estadio de Gran Canaria was in the 2006/07 season. In that game, the visitors took the lead with goals from Víctor and Álvaro Antón, but the Canarians came back with strikes from Txiki and Juanma. The sending off of Nauzet Alemán in the 38th minute made things very difficult for Valladolid.
Was there ever a historic away win?
Yes, but a long time ago and in the Primera División. Real Valladolid's only away victory against UD Las Palmas in the top flight was recorded on 7 March 1981, with a solid 0-2 win. The scorers that historic afternoon were Jacquet and Minguela. Outside of league play, both teams have also met in a Copa del Rey match and a promotion playoff to the Primera División. Both games ended in goalless draws, underlining the tightness and tension that usually surrounds these clashes.
How is UD Las Palmas shaping up for the match?
The team managed by García Pimienta arrives at this fixture after an irregular start to the season. With seven points, they are in the mid-table zone of the standings, but with room for improvement. The team must cope with some significant absences for this match. According to the latest verified data, Ale García, Manuel Fuster, and Marvin Park are currently sidelined. Their absence could condition the tactical options of the Canarian coach. UD Las Palmas's next fixture after this one is an away trip to Cadiz, who are 18th, on 13 September. Fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page.
What do past protagonists say?
Jesé Rodríguez and Marcos André, scorers in the last Segunda clash, have been key figures in this history. "Jesé Rodríguez y Marcos André-", said Jesé Rodríguez on one occasion, reflecting the direct rivalry between the two forwards. Marcos André, for his part, also commented: "Jesé Rodríguez y Marcos André-", showing mutual respect. These brief exchanges summarise the competitiveness that has characterised the duels between both clubs in recent years.
Sunday's match at 21:00 is an opportunity for Real Valladolid to change history or for UD Las Palmas to reaffirm their home strength. With a total history of 41 meetings in all competitions, this new chapter promises intensity. The Canarian squad, with its current injuries, is detailed in our site's squad section. Next Sunday, the Estadio de Gran Canaria will be the stage where a new page of this classic Spanish second-division football duel is written.
