Las Palmas wins in Zaragoza with a goal from debutant Estanis in the final stretch (1-2)

One of the peculiarities of the match in the Aragonese stronghold was the repetition of UD Las Palmas' starting eleven for the first time in the current championship. The victory and the performance the team delivered against Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa encouraged the yellow coaching staff to maintain the same lineup for the 2026 debut.

The first significant event of the match occurred 10 minutes into the game, with a claim for a foul in the area on Mika Mármol, who had gone up to head a cross from Viera. However, the referee did not accept the arguments of the yellows, and the potential penalty was dismissed.

Las Palmas showed a determination to impose their game in the freezing Zaragoza setting. They managed to take the lead on the scoreboard in the 20th minute, following an effective triangulation between Pejiño, Fuster, and Jesé. The striker didn't hesitate and launched a powerful low shot that, after being touched by goalkeeper Andrada, ended up in the local team's net.

The 0-1 score did not dampen the ambition of the yellows, who sought a greater lead in the following minutes. They could have achieved it through Loiodice, from a corner kick, and again through Jesé. The forward scored again in the 25th minute, but the referee disallowed the goal for an initial offside.

Las Palmas did not lose their playing style in this first half, against an intense opponent who was not given any chance to approach Dinko Horkas' area. On the contrary, the yellows enjoyed new opportunities in the final stretch with dangerous shots from Viti and Sergio Barcia that came close to making it 0-2.

The second half started poorly as Zaragoza scored in the 2nd minute, with a double shot from Kenan Kodro, to equalize the match almost immediately. The reward for the opponent was excessive, forcing the yellows to start over in search of the playing pattern from the first half.

The match entered a lull in terms of chances for a few minutes before the emotional surge in the final stretch. During that phase, there were opportunities in both areas for Kodro and Saidu, with a shot hitting the post. Also for the visitors Clemente and Lukovic. But it was the moment for debutant Estanis Pedrola, who in the 87th minute secured the definitive 1-2 by showcasing his speed and shot after a pass from the Frenchman Loiodice.

Ale García, who returned after his injury, could have extended the lead in stoppage time, but his shot was blocked at the last moment by goalkeeper Andrada.

The three points earned in Zaragoza place UD Las Palmas in second position, now just one point away from Racing de Santander's lead.