Matchday 40 of LaLiga has presented a challenge for football enthusiasts in Gran Canaria. On Saturday, May 16, UD Las Palmas is set to face Almería at 5:30 PM in a crucial match for promotion to the top tier of Spanish football. However, this fixture clashes with another significant event on the island.

On the same Saturday, May 16, starting at 5:00 PM, the Estadio de Gran Canaria will host the final of the Copa de la Reina women's football tournament, featuring FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid. This event, announced well in advance, marks a major occasion for national women's football.

LaLiga's decision has sparked debate among supporters, who are now compelled to choose between watching their team's match on television or attending the Copa de la Reina final in person. This situation has been labeled as an inconsistency by some sports sectors on the island, who hope for a potential reconsideration of the schedules.