Horkas’ Cape and Taisei’s Glove Propel UD Las Palmas to Playoff

UD Las Palmas travel to the Municipal de Ipurua to face Eibar at 13:00 on LaLiga TV. Eibar arrive in strong form, having dominated the second half of the season. Las Palmas will look to consolidate their promotion push after a standout display from their goalkeeper against Sporting.

Team news and absences

Coach Luis García faces several key absences for the trip. Jonathan Viera, Lorenzo Amatucci, Juanma Herzog, Cristian Gutiérrez and Marvin Park are out.

The left-back spot will be filled by youth product Víctor Villote. Enzo Loiodice replaces the suspended Italian in midfield. He pairs with Kirian Rodríguez.

Defensive stability and recent form

Las Palmas have kept 12 clean sheets this season. Those shutouts have contributed 26 points so far.

Horkas drew praise at the Gran Canaria after his performance against Sporting. Fans hailed the Croatian keeper, and Horkas’ Cape has become a fitting image of his influence.

• Back four: Viti Rozada, Sergio Barcia, Mika Mármol, Enrique Clemente.
• Goalkeeper: Horkas, widely credited for recent saves.

Attack and momentum

Taisei has hit a rich vein of form. He supplied the assist for Ale García’s winner versus Sporting.

Support comes from Jesé and Fuster leading the forward line. With Viera sidelined, others must step up.

Fans and analysts have already coined a phrase: Taisei’s Glove Propel UD Las Palmas to Playoff. The idea reflects his current importance to the side.

Schedule, stakes and context

There are 11 league rounds remaining, and 33 points remain in play. UD sit in a position that demands near perfection to reach the playoffs.

After Ipurua, Las Palmas play two consecutive home matches at the Gran Canaria. Those fixtures come on Holy Thursday and Easter Sunday against Granada and Huesca. Three matches in seven days means nine points are at stake.

The table remains tight. Burgos beat Valladolid at Zorrilla in the 92nd minute with a penalty converted by David González.

Squad depth and dressing-room message

Several players have seen limited minutes this season. Names include Pedrola, Poeta Benedetti, Iker Bravo, Iván Gil and Pejiño. Pejiño last appeared at Belmonte as a right-sided presence.

García has publicly urged unity above individual displays. The coach emphasizes collective effort as the campaign reaches its decisive phase.

Closing notes

The team will wear a black armband as a mark of respect. Jesé remains in excellent form and continues to be decisive in attack. Las Palmas aim to combine defensive discipline with clinical finishing down the final stretch.

Report for Filmogaz.com