UD Las Palmas earned a point after a goalless draw against CD Leganés at the Estadio de Gran Canaria. The match, corresponding to the fourth round of the Segunda División, ended 0-0 on Thursday, September 4th, as covered in the live report by Mundo Deportivo.
Rubén de la Barrera's team now sits seventh in the standings, with six points from three games played. Their record shows two wins and one loss, with six goals scored and six conceded. They trail the league leader, Granada CF, by just a single point.
What was the match against Leganés like?
The game was very even and lacked clear-cut chances. Las Palmas controlled possession for long periods but failed to translate that dominance onto the scoreboard. Leganés, for their part, were solid in defence and looked to counter-attack, creating some of the match's most dangerous moments.
The best chance for the home side came in the second half, but the shot failed to find the net. Goalkeeper José Antonio Caro had to make a couple of interventions to keep a clean sheet, including a low save from a Patrick Soko effort. The referee added three minutes at the end of the encounter, but the score remained unchanged.
Which players were on the pitch?
Rubén de la Barrera made several changes throughout the match in an attempt to tip the balance. In the 46th minute, Iván Jaime came on to replace Sandro Ramírez. Later, Enrique Clemente and Enzo Loiodice came on for Álex Suárez and Kirian Rodríguez, respectively.
For Leganés, their manager also utilised his bench with up to five substitutions in the second half. Players like Dani Rodríguez, Álex Sancris and Patrick Soko entered in the final minutes looking to add freshness to the visiting side. The only player booked for Las Palmas was Rafa Cruz, who received a yellow card for dangerous play.
What is the squad's current status?
The team is navigating this part of the season with two confirmed absences from their squad. Both Marvin Park and Ale García are currently injured and unavailable to the manager. Their absence is felt in the options available for midfield and defence.
You can check the full status of the squad and injuries on our dedicated pages. UD Las Palmas's next fixture is on September 12th, an away trip to face Cádiz, a team occupying seventeenth place in the table.
