UD Las Palmas secured its second consecutive victory in LaLiga Hypermotion with a 0-2 win over AD Ceuta FC this Saturday. This result places the Canary Islands side at the top of the provisional table with a perfect six-point start, a feat not seen in the second division for 27 years, as reported by www.google.com.
Goals at the Estadio Alfonso Murube came in the second half from Taisei Miyashiro and Manu Fuster. With this win, UD Las Palmas celebrates its 77th anniversary with a flawless performance, scoring four goals and conceding just one so far this season. Japanese forward T. Miyashiro is currently the team's top scorer with one goal in two appearances.
When was the last time this happened?
To find a season start in the second division with two wins, you have to go back to the 1999-2000 campaign. On August 21, 1999, UD Las Palmas beat CD Tenerife 2-0 in the Canary Islands derby at the old Estadio Insular, with goals from Luis García Tevenet (penalty) and David Pirri. Eight days later, the team coached by Croatian Sergio Kresic won 1-2 against Real Sporting de Gijón at El Molinón, coming back from Tcheryshev's opener with another Tevenet penalty and a free kick from Eloy Jiménez.
That initial run was the prelude to a great season. The team ultimately achieved its fifth historic promotion to the First Division that year, an objective that had eluded them for twelve years. Since then, the club has completed 17 seasons in the second tier without managing to start with six points from the first two matchdays, a streak now broken.
What does this start mean for the current team?
Manager Rubén de la Barrera has reasons for optimism. His team has shown defensive solidity and scoring ability in the early stages, leading the table with 6 points, 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses. This performance provides a confidence boost ahead of a long and competitive league. Fans can follow the team's progress on our standings page.
The context is different from 1999, but the ambition is the same. The team has already proven it can win away from home, as it did in Ceuta before returning to Gran Canaria from Tangier. The current squad blends experience and youth, and this positive start is a significant boost for the season's objectives.
What challenges lie ahead for UD Las Palmas?
The schedule offers no respite. The next fixture is a trip to Montilivi to face Girona on August 29. The Catalan side currently sits in 17th place, making it a tricky match where the Canary Islanders will try to maintain their positive streak. All information on upcoming matches is available on our fixtures calendar.
Maintaining this pace will require consistency and squad depth. Injuries or dips in form could test the team, so work on the squad management will be key. De la Barrera and his coaching staff have the task of managing the generated excitement and turning this good start into a consistent season. The journey has just begun, but the first steps could not be more promising.
