UD Las Palmas faces crucial match for direct promotion in Almeria

The team's manager emphasizes the need for a victory to keep their hopes of automatic promotion alive without relying on playoffs.

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UD Las Palmas faces a decisive match in Almeria this weekend, where the team from Gran Canaria needs a victory to maintain their chances of direct promotion to the top flight.

The team's manager has described the match as a final, given the current mathematical situation in the league table. Following the recent setback in Andorra, the squad remains mentally balanced and focused on returning to winning ways during this highly demanding final stretch of the season.
The head coach confirmed that Viera is available for the match after overcoming physical discomfort, highlighting his experience as a key asset for the dressing room at this critical point in the championship.

"If we only look at direct promotion and the mathematics, this match is indeed a final."

the UD Las Palmas manager · Manager
Despite confirmed absences in the squad, the coaching staff has ruled out making excuses and fully trusts the available players. The goal is to maintain the competitive ambition that has led the team to win five of their last seven league matches.