17/03/2019 21:11 |

Pepe Mel: “We cannot think this is impossible”

“We need to win eight or nine more games and there are still twelve games to go, so I am still confident” stated Pepe Mel following tonight’s defeat against Mallorca, adding “it was a game we could lose, but we cannot afford to lose many more matches”.

17/03/2019 19:50 |

Las Palmas slip to first home defeat (1-2)

UD Las Palmas went down to defeat today against Real Mallorca (1-2), losing their unbeaten home record at the Estadio Gran Canaria in the league. Rafa Mir put the yellows ahead, but Budimir and Railo turned the game around for Mallorca.

16/03/2019 11:55 |

Pepe Mel: “Only a win against Mallorca will be any use to us”

Las Palmas’ Madrid-born manager stated that tomorrow’s game is key, because “we still haven’t done anything yet and we need a win to keep all our efforts going”.

12/03/2019 14:05 |

Mantovani sent on loan to Huesca

Argentine central defender Martín Mantovani, who came to UD Las Palmas this season from CD Leganés, has been loaned out to SD Huesca following a deal struck between both clubs and the player.

10/03/2019 20:53 |

Pepe Mel: “This victory is fundamental for us”

The Madrid-born manager made his debut for the club with a victory, and after the match stated “this result will give the team great self-esteem. When I came to the club the players had let their heads down and lacked confidence”.

10/03/2019 18:07 |

Las Palmas regain their prestige in Riazor (0-1)

UD Las Palmas win in Riazor against Deportivo de La Coruña with a goal by Aythami Artiles in the final minutes.

09/03/2019 12:29 |

Pepe Mel: “Beyond names I want the team to get good shape”

Pepe Mel gave his first pre-match press conference as Las Palmas’ new manager, and stated "I want to change our playing rhythm and our players to be quicker around the pitch, and I will ask for a lot of intensity from them". He believes the match against Deportivo is important because "the message is hitting home to the players little by little, but we need results".

05/03/2019 12:30 |

Pepe Mel: "The footballers need to bring the fans back to the Estadio Gran Canaria"

UD Las Palmas' new manager Pepe Mel, said today in his unveiling that "it is an important day for me because I am coming to a historic club who I nearly had the chance to join in the past". The aim of the new trainer, and his made this point strongly, is to get into the playoffs. "It is not easy, but it can be done in the fourteen games remaining". Technical secretary Toni Otero, on behalf of the administration board, thanked previous manager Paco Herrera and his technical team for "their hard work and professionalism".