UD Las Palmas suffered a heavy defeat in Girona and faces the suspension of Jesé Rodríguez, while celebrating a season ticket record. The Canary Islands side, currently seventh in the Segunda División with 6 points, faces a key moment in the season.
What happened in the match against Girona?
UD Las Palmas lost 5-2 to Girona FC at Montilivi this Saturday, as reported by Notimérica. This result halted the island team's initial two-match winning streak in LaLiga Hypermotion. The match, corresponding to the third round, left Leganés and Sporting de Gijón as joint leaders with seven points.
Yaser Asprilla, who came on at the start of the second half, scored a brace for the home side. Jastin, Fran Beltrán and Izán González completed the rout. For Las Palmas, Iván Jaime scored the temporary equalizer and Taisei Miyashiro netted the visitors' second goal when the team was already down to ten men. The direct red card for Jesé Rodríguez in the 75th minute further complicated the afternoon for the yellows.
Why will Jesé miss the match against Leganés?
The RFEF Disciplinary Committee sanctioned Jesé Rodríguez with a one-match ban this Wednesday, as confirmed by Mundo Deportivo. The island forward will be unavailable for Friday's clash against CD Leganés at the Estadio de Gran Canaria. The sanction came after the club's appeal was dismissed.
UD Las Palmas argued in its submission that Jesé "looks at the ball and has no intention of kicking the opponent". However, the Committee considered that the video evidence did not conclusively contradict the facts recorded by the referee. The sending-off occurred due to a violent action in the 75th minute of the match in Girona. This absence is a blow for the team as it looks to bounce back in the fourth round.
How many season ticket holders does UD Las Palmas have?
The island entity surpassed the 25,000 season ticket holder mark at the close of its campaign for this season, as reported by eldiario.es. The exact figure reached is 25,006 members, under the slogan 'Siente la Unión'. The club publicly thanked its fans for their support.
The number exceeds the 25,000 season ticket holders from last season in the second tier and is close to the 25,290 registered in the 2023-2024 campaign, when the team was in the top flight. The club clarified that this number could still increase, as fans can still sign up at the Season Ticket Holder Office on weekdays. This support is key for the sporting project.
What is the team's current situation?
After three matchdays, UD Las Palmas is seventh in the standings with 6 points, from two wins and one loss. Their goal difference is 6 for and 6 against. In the promotion race, the team is just one point behind the leader, Granada CF, according to our verified data. You can check the full evolution on our standings page.
The next fixture is of great importance. This Friday, September 4th, they host third-placed CD Leganés at the Estadio de Gran Canaria. A victory would allow the team to close in on the top positions. All information about upcoming matches is available on our fixtures calendar.
