La Liga: Las Palmas vs Real Madrid Live
Preview
Real Madrid has the opportunity to reclaim the top spot in the La Liga standings if they can secure at least a draw in their upcoming match against Las Palmas at Estadio Gran Canaria on Saturday afternoon. Real Madrid won 3-2 against Almeria in their previous match, while Las Palmas is coming off a 2-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano.
Girona has been making waves in La Liga this season, but Las Palmas is also having a successful campaign since returning to the top division of Spanish football. La Union Deportiva finished second in the Segunda Division last season and currently holds a record of nine wins, four draws, and eight defeats in their 21 La Liga matches, earning them 31 points and placing them in eighth position in the table.
They are just four points behind sixth-placed Real Sociedad and are coming off back-to-back wins against Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano. Despite scoring five times in their last two matches, Las Palmas is still one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league this season, with only 21 goals. However, their success has been largely due to a strong defense, conceding only 17 goals, second only to Real Madrid’s 13 in Spain’s top flight this season.
Real Madrid had a rare free week after being eliminated from the Copa del Rey on January 18. Their last match was a 3-2 victory over Almeria in La Liga, where they came back from a 2-0 deficit at halftime. Despite some controversial VAR calls and a lackluster performance, Real Madrid managed to secure all three points. They currently sit in second place in the league with 51 points from 20 matches, just one point behind the leaders Girona. A draw in their next match would be enough for them to reclaim the top spot due to their superior head-to-head record.
Head-to-head
Real Madrid will aim to secure their fourth consecutive league win against Las Palmas, following a 2-0 victory in the previous match at Bernabeu in September 2023.
Prediction
Las Palmas is a formidable team in La Liga and has the potential to achieve a favorable outcome on Saturday. We anticipate a closely contested match, but Real Madrid possesses the necessary skill to secure a crucial three points at Estadio Gran Canaria.
