UD Las Palmas suffered a heavy 5-2 defeat against Girona FC at Montilivi on Saturday, September 20, 2025. This result, from the third round of LaLiga Hypermotion 2026-2027, ended the Canary Islands team's initial two-match winning streak and was reported by Notimérica.
The team managed by Pepe Mel could not maintain its unbeaten start and crashed against a dominant Girona at home. The heavy loss prevented Las Palmas from earning the points needed to catch CD Leganés and Sporting de Gijón at the top of the table. This stumble comes as the team, according to verified data as of September 2, 2026, sits seventh in the Segunda División with 6 points from two wins and one loss in their first three games.
How does this result affect the season?
The defeat at Montilivi marks the first serious setback of the campaign for Las Palmas. Until that match, the team had shown a positive record, but the 5-2 final score exposed defensive weaknesses that must be addressed. With a goal tally of 6 scored and 6 conceded, the team has a zero goal difference, a figure that reflects the inconsistency shown at the start of the season.
The importance of this match lay in it being a direct opportunity to close in on the promotion places. Failing to do so leaves the team one point behind the current leader, Granada CF, according to the updated standings. The schedule offers no respite, and the next challenge is immediate.
What is Las Palmas's next fixture?
The Canary Islands team has no time for regrets. Their next LaLiga Hypermotion commitment is this Friday, September 4, 2026, and it will be a high-voltage duel. They will host CD Leganés at home, a direct rival currently third in the table. This match, which you can check on our fixtures page, represents a perfect opportunity to bounce back and return to winning ways.
A victory against Leganés would not only secure three vital points but would allow Las Palmas to overtake a direct rival in the standings. The squad, which you can review in detail on our squad page, will need to show character and quickly forget the bad taste left by Girona. Concentration and response on the pitch will be key.
What is expected from the team after the heavy loss?
Las Palmas's coaching staff will thoroughly analyze the mistakes made at Montilivi. Conceding five goals in a single match is a warning sign that requires tactical adjustments and greater collective solidity. The week's work will focus on rebuilding the defense and recovering lost confidence.
Despite the setback, the season is very long and the team has shown it has potential, as evidenced by its two initial wins. The key will be consistency and learning from errors. The team's evolution and detailed statistics are available in our stats section. The objective of promotion to the First Division remains intact, but the path demands consistency.
The match against Leganés on September 4 is, therefore, the most immediate test of UD Las Palmas's ability to react.
