UD Las Palmas is playing for its direct promotion chances to LaLiga this Sunday at the Estadio de Gran Canaria, hosting Real Zaragoza in matchday 41 of Liga Hypermotion. The game, scheduled for 5:30 PM, is vital for the home team's aspirations, requiring a win and a loss from Deportivo de La Coruña against Valladolid.
Currently, UD Las Palmas sits in fifth place with 69 points, tied with fourth-placed Málaga. Almería is third with 71 points, and Deportivo is second with 74. To achieve direct promotion, the yellow team must not only defeat Zaragoza but also hope for slip-ups from both the A Coruña side and Almería.
Coach Luis García is relying on his usual starting eleven for this decisive encounter. Dinko Horkas is expected to guard the goal, with Mika Mármol anchoring the defense, possibly partnered by Herzog or Álex Suárez. On the wings, Clemente and Marvin Park (due to Viti Rozada's injury) are set to start. The midfield will be orchestrated by Kirian and Amatucci, with Pedrola and Miyashiro on the flanks, and Manu Fuster as the attacking midfielder. Jesé will be tasked with scoring the winning goal.
UD Las Palmas's recent comeback against Almería last week has boosted the team's morale, fueling their dream of returning to the top flight. If direct promotion isn't secured, the playoff system presents the alternative path to achieving their goal.
The probable lineups are: UD Las Palmas: Horkas; Marvin Park, Herzog, Mika Mármol, Enrique Clemente; Amatucci; Miyashiro, Kirian, Manu Fuster, Pedrola; and Jesé. Real Zaragoza: Adrián; Larios or Tasende, Radovanovic, Álex Gómes, Juan Sebastián; Toni Moya, Saidu, Keidi Bare, Hugo Pinilla, Cuenca; and Dani Gómez. The match will be officiated by Manuel Jesús Orellana Cid and can be watched on Televisión Canaria, GOL, and Movistar.




