UD Las Palmas secured a valuable point on Sunday with a 0-0 draw against Real Sociedad, marking the first draw of the Diego Martínez era. The "Amarillos" gave their all against an in-form opponent, but they also showed ambition, coming close to scoring on several occasions at the Donostia side’s goal.
The match was a high-paced, back-and-forth affair with chances for both teams. A draw may have been the fairest result, though the only thing missing from an exciting contest was the "spice" of goals.
Diego Martínez made notable adjustments to the starting XI. Javi Muñoz took up the right-back position, Juanma Herzog was brought into central defense, and Jaime Mata led the line as the main striker. These changes were partly influenced by the conditions left over from their previous match against Valladolid.
The game started at a frantic pace, with the ball moving quickly from one end to the other. Real Sociedad threatened first with shots from Sucic and Zubimendi, but neither troubled Las Palmas goalkeeper Cillessen.
Las Palmas responded with two golden chances in the 11th and 15th minutes. Jaime Mata pounced on a defensive error by Zubimendi, finding himself one-on-one with Real Sociedad goalkeeper Remiro, who managed to deflect the shot. Moments later, Moleiro had a chance after a well-executed counterattack, but once again, Remiro came to the rescue, pushing the shot out for a corner.
The action remained intense. Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzábal nearly broke the deadlock in the 24th minute, but his powerful shot struck the post.
The woodwork denied Las Palmas again in the 55th minute. This time, Sandro unleashed a fierce left-footed strike after being set up by Moleiro’s driving run and pass, only for the crossbar to come to Real Sociedad's rescue.
Shortly afterward, Moleiro had to be substituted after feeling discomfort in the back of his thigh. Despite the change, the energy and intensity of the game remained high. Both teams continued to push for a winner, with attacks flying in both directions, but neither side managed to find the breakthrough.
In the end, the 0-0 scoreline held firm. For Las Palmas, the point is a welcome one, especially as it reflects the team’s growing resilience and fighting spirit. With this result, Las Palmas turns its attention to its final match of 2024 against RCD Espanyol, looking to continue its steady rise up the table.