UD Aims to Turn Pacheta’s Tactics Against Granada
UD Las Palmas seeks a quick recovery after a 3-1 defeat at Ipurua. The team returns home this Jueves Santo to host Granada CF at the Estadio de Gran Canaria.
Context and recent form
The loss to Eibar left Las Palmas’ pride bruised. Coach Luis García Fernández insisted the group’s objectives remain intact.
He noted there are ten league rounds left. García said he is not fixated on table position because surprises often happen in this division.
What García expects
The coach urged focus ahead of two home fixtures in four days. He previously outlined a target of taking six points from those matches.
Las Palmas created chances against Eibar. The side registered 21 shots, a record for García’s spell in charge. Still, the team lacked finishing and concentration in both boxes.
Squad news
- Sandro is unavailable due to ongoing discomfort.
- Park remains doubtful for selection.
- Cristian Gutiérrez and Amatucci are back in contention.
García may tweak the line-up across the two home games. The immediate selection choices are the most urgent concern for the coach.
Tactical battle
UD aims to unsettle Granada’s game plan. The hosts will try to turn Pacheta’s tactics to their advantage.
Granada coach Pacheta described Las Palmas as more vertical and admitted he prefers their style. He also warned his players to watch match-winners like Jesé, Jonathan Viera and Kirian closely.
Stadium history and records
Granada have never won at the modern Estadio de Gran Canaria. In five official visits since the stadium opened, they conceded 15 goals.
Two recent matches stand out. In 2022-23 Las Palmas won 2-0 with goals from Enzo Loiodice and Jonathan Viera. In 2023-24 Kirian scored his first top-flight goal in the 93rd minute to secure a 1-0 win.
All Granada victories on the island occurred at the old Estadio Insular. The modern venue has so far been unfavorable for the Andalusian side.
Match officials
The referee appointed is Salvador Lax Franco, 35, from Murcia. The CTA selected him for this fixture.
Lax Franco is in his third season officiating in Segunda División. He has refereed Las Palmas once, at the Sardinero in a 4-1 away win over Racing.
Rubén Avalos Barrera will serve in the VAR booth.
Filmogaz.com will monitor developments and provide updates on team news and line-ups before kick-off.
