UD Las Palmas did not falter at a critical moment of the season, securing a 1-2 victory against Deportivo de La Coruña at Riazor. With this result, the team concludes the league in fifth position and will face Málaga, who finished fourth, in the promotion playoff semifinal. The first leg will be played at the Estadio de Gran Canaria.
From the early minutes, UD Las Palmas showed their ambition. In the 7th minute, Kirian Rodríguez put the yellow team ahead with a goal following a play initiated by Miyashiro. With the score in their favor, and Deportivo already promoted and celebrating, the team coached by Luis García sought to extend their lead.
In the 18th minute, Marvin Park scored the second goal with a shot from outside the box that found the back of the net, a goal he had not scored since 2022. Despite the home team's celebration at Riazor, UD Las Palmas aimed to seal the match with a third goal.
However, Deportivo de La Coruña managed to reduce the deficit in the 28th minute. Zakaria Eddahchouri capitalized on a defensive lapse to score the 1-2 with a powerful strike. After this goal, the home team began to have more possession of the ball.
At halftime, and despite depending on themselves, UD Las Palmas was in fourth position, which granted them home advantage for the playoff semifinal. After the break, the Gran Canaria team controlled possession, although Deportivo had a clear scoring opportunity that required a great save from Horkas.
Coach Luis García made strategic substitutions, bringing on players like Jonathan Viera, Iker Bravo, and Benedetti to maintain intensity. Despite some missed chances, UD Las Palmas managed the game effectively, controlling possession and securing the victory at Riazor.
With this win, UD Las Palmas closes the league in fifth position and prepares for a high-stakes clash against Málaga in the promotion playoff semifinal. The first leg will be played at the Estadio de Gran Canaria, with the return match at La Rosaleda.




