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UD Las Palmas Fights for Playoff Spot Against Deportivo

The yellow team needs a victory against Deportivo de La Coruña to secure their place in the promotion playoffs to the First Division.

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UD Las Palmas is playing for their playoff spot this Sunday at Riazor against Deportivo de La Coruña, who have already celebrated their promotion to the First Division.

UD Las Palmas faces a decisive match this Sunday at 5:30 PM at Riazor against Deportivo de La Coruña. The yellow team needs a victory to guarantee their qualification for the promotion playoffs to the First Division. Any other result will depend on third parties and luck.
After the draw against Zaragoza, the team coached by Luis García must conquer Riazor, where Deportivo will play with the joy of their promotion and the desire to end the season with a celebration in front of their fans. For the Galician team, the match represents pride and the possibility of being Second Division champions if Racing de Santander falters.
For Las Palmas, this encounter is a true final. The ticket to the playoffs, the last spot to ascend to the top tier of Spanish football, is at stake. The tasks, left until the last moment, now demand great effort.
The matchday also includes other games: Almería hosts Valladolid, Málaga visits Zaragoza, Castellón faces Eibar, and Burgos plays against Andorra. Calculations will be necessary to determine the outcomes.
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"Not getting promoted would be a failure"

Kirian · UD Las Palmas player
Within UD Las Palmas, there is full confidence in achieving victory. Player Kirian has stated that not getting promoted "would be a failure," while coach Luis García has downplayed the pressure, calling it a "frustration." The clear objective is to be in the playoffs to fight for a return to the top flight of Spanish football.
No changes are expected in the starting lineup, which could be the same for the third consecutive match. The chosen players would be Horkas; Marvin Park, Álex Suárez, Mika Mármol, Enrique Clemente; Amatucci, Kirian; Miyashiro, Manu Fuster, Pedrola; and Jesé.
This Sunday could be a great day for the island, which is still processing the relegation of the basketball team Granca. UD Las Palmas has the opportunity to live up to the badge and its fans.
Possible lineups:
Deportivo de La Coruña: Álvaro; Ximo Navarro, Comas, Barcia, Escudero; Yeremay, Riki, Mario Soriano, Luismi Cruz; Stoichkov and Zakaria.
UD Las Palmas: Horkas; Marvin Park, Álex Suárez, Mika Mármol, Enrique Clemente; Amatucci, Kirian; Miyashiro, Manu Fuster, Pedrola; Jesé.
Referee: Eder Mallo Fernández (Basque Committee).
Stadium: Riazor.
When? Sunday, May 31st at 5:30 PM.
Where to watch on TV? Movistar, Televisión Canaria, and GOL.

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