UD Las Palmas was defeated by Leganés in a key LaLiga Hypermotion third-round fixture. The match, played on Friday, 4 September at the Estadio de Gran Canaria, was decided by a solitary goal from the visitors.
The match details were first reported by the newspaper La Vanguardia. This result checks the Canary Islanders' momentum, as they currently sit eighth in the Segunda División with 7 points from four games. Their recent form is DLWW, and they have scored 6 goals while conceding 6 so far this season.
How did the match unfold in Gran Canaria?
Leganés, arriving as the provisional league leaders, showed their defensive solidity from the outset. The Madrid-based side had conceded only one goal in their first two matches and repeated that pattern in Las Palmas. The only goal of the game came in the second half, following a defensive error by the hosts that the visitors capitalized on. UD Las Palmas, for their part, could not find a way past Leganés's well-organized block despite dominating possession for large spells. The home team had won their only previous home match this season but could not extend that positive trend.
What was each team's form heading into the match?
UD Las Palmas approached the game in seventh place with 6 points, from two wins and one loss. Their attack had been effective with 6 goals scored, but their defense had also leaked 6. Leganés, in contrast, was third with 7 points, unbeaten with two wins and a draw, and a nearly impenetrable defense having conceded just once. Leganés's away record was also strong, with one win and one draw on the road. This victory consolidates their position at the top, leaving Las Palmas just one point behind in the current overall standings.
What does this result mean for the season?
The defeat is a setback for UD Las Palmas's aspirations, and the team must regroup quickly. The squad is dealing with significant absentees, with confirmed injuries sidelining Ale García, Manuel Fuster, and Marvin Park, limiting the manager's options. Check the team's status on our injuries page. The next fixture is an away trip to face Cádiz, who currently sit 18th in the table, on Saturday, 13 September. The full season schedule can be found in our fixtures calendar.
Where was the match broadcast and what's next?
The match kicked off at 20:30 and was broadcast in Spain on Gol Play, TV Canaria, LaLiga Hypermotion, LaLiga TV Bar 2, and Cayo TV. Following this match, UD Las Palmas's schedule continues with the mentioned trip to Cádiz and a subsequent game against Burgos CF. Leganés, meanwhile, will face Tenerife and Granada. The promotion race remains very tight, and every point is important. You can follow all the teams' progress in the official league standings. The Canary Islanders aim to get back to winning ways on their next trip to Andalusia.
