Following an unexpected 1-1 draw at home against Real Zaragoza, UD Las Palmas finds itself in a critical situation. The yellow team must travel to La Coruña to face the already promoted Deportivo, and only a win will guarantee them access to the promotion playoffs. The pressure is immense, akin to the agony of someone leaving their homework until the last minute.

The contrast between the two clubs is striking. While Deportivo celebrates its return to the First Division and is calmly preparing for the match, UD Las Palmas is fighting for survival this Sunday. The recent stumble at home, against a team already relegated, has significantly complicated the outlook for Luis García's squad.

The Canary Islands team currently occupies fifth place in the league standings with 70 points, level with Málaga (fourth, 70 points) but having lost the head-to-head goal average. Almería is ahead with 71 points, while Castellón (69), Burgos (69), and Eibar (67) are close behind. The clear directive in the yellow team's locker room is to win and not depend on other results.

The final matchday of the league features direct clashes and key encounters. Almería hosts Valladolid, Málaga visits the relegated Zaragoza, and Castellón and Eibar face each other. Burgos, meanwhile, plays at home against Andorra. Any combination of results, coupled with a draw or defeat for Las Palmas, could see them miss out on the playoffs.

The club's premise is firm: go out and win. Coach Luis García has stressed to his players the importance of fighting for the badge, and the management has emphasized that failure is not an option. UD Las Palmas depends on itself to aspire to return to the top flight of Spanish football, joining the already promoted Real Racing Club de Santander and Deportivo de La Coruña.