The match, played on April 11, 2026, saw a UD Las Palmas unable to compete at the required level, especially in the second half. The first half, although with a more acceptable performance, was marked by a clear missed opportunity by Jesé that could have altered the course of the game.
The injury to Taisei Miyashiro in the 48th minute was a turning point, forcing the entry of Viera, who failed to provide the expected boost. Málaga's goals came in the second half, with Murillo scoring a header in the 58th minute from a corner kick, and Joaquín extending the lead in the 68th minute, capitalizing on the defensive passivity of the yellow team.
45 minutes are not enough. Crushed by the incompetence of Luis García Fernández and a constellation of bourgeois players. Walking is not competing.
The team's performance generated frustration among the fans, who saw their hopes for direct promotion fade. Despite some late offensive attempts, including a shot by Viera and several notable chances in the final minutes, the score remained unchanged, and a save by Dinko prevented a third Málaga goal.
With this result, UD Las Palmas drops to seventh position, with seven matchdays remaining in the season. The situation raises doubts about the team's ability to even reach the playoff spots, in a campaign that is becoming increasingly complicated for the Canarian side.
