45.+1
5:07 p.m
Half-time conclusion:
A lively but poor first half between Las Palmas and Real Madrid ends goalless. Both teams impressively demonstrate why they have the best defenses in the league. Real Madrid only managed to put their stamp on the game through set pieces. Overall, Las Palmas has both more ball possession and a slightly higher passing rate. Let’s see if the teams take more risks in the second round.
45.+1
5:05 p.m
End of 1st half
45.
5:04 p.m
Official added time (minutes): 1
43.
5:02 p.m
It usually becomes dangerous when the Canarians’ full-backs move up. This time Marvin dares to advance to the right. The cross fails, but that’s precisely why it poses a danger to Andriy Lunin.
41.
5:00 p.m
Vinícius Junior moves into the middle and aims for the short corner. The ball just missed the post, although Álvaro Valles would probably have been there too.
39.
16:58
The encounter takes place in phases. Things have just calmed down again, but both teams may be saving their strength for a final spurt.
36.
16:55
Now the guests again! Vinícius Junior is sent up front and tries to overcome Álvaro Valles with a lob. But the statistically best keeper in the league stretches in time.
34.
16:53
Las Palmas is turning up the heat! Left-back Sergi Cardona moves up again and finishes relatively freely after a nice combination. A good meter over.
32.
16:51
The referee does not receive the signal to look at the scene again. Dani Ceballos’ contact was actually not enough, even if he didn’t play the ball either.
31.
16:51
Controversial scene in the Real sixteen! Sergi Cardona goes down, the situation will probably be checked again during the next break.
30.
16:49
Máximo Perrone extends his arm in a running duel. But Vinícius Junior seems to let himself fall without actually being hit.
28.
16:47
The gameplay continues to be moderate. Real Madrid only manages to put their own stamp on the encounter through set pieces.
25.
16:44
Las Palmas’ playmaker Kirian has already completed sixteen passes, more than any Real Madrid player.
23.
16:42
A pass to Máximo Perrone actually turns out to be a little too long, but the Argentine lets Rodrygo run into space with a wonderful physical illusion.
21.
4:40 p.m
Andriy Lunin is put under pressure and plays the ball into the touchline. Las Palmas now has more ball possession than Real Madrid again.
20.
16:39
Even though there’s less going on in the goal areas at the moment, it’s still an intense football game with lots of ups and downs.
17.
16:36
Javi Muñoz moves from the second row. Even if the shot goes way over, it still represents an offensive sign of life for the Canaries.
16.
4:35 p.m
After a long time, Las Palmas can once again provide a little relief and even establish themselves in the opponent’s half.
14.
16:33
Not a bad opportunity! After a handball, Real is awarded a free kick from the left edge of the penalty area. With his cross he finds compatriot Antonio Rüdiger, who heads quite clearly past the far post.
12.
4:30 p.m
Real Madrid establishes itself in the opponent’s third with set pieces. Toni Kroos has a lot to do.
11.
4:30 p.m
Toni Kroos delicately flicks the ball onto the second post. But the cross is so emotional that it almost comes across as a little too lax. At least a corner kicks out.
10.
16:29
Now Eduardo Camavinga receives a push from Sandro and there is a free kick from a promising position for the Royals
9.
16:28
The fact that so many players go down in Las Palmas’ penalty area is also due to the fact that Real Madrid can increasingly move the game into the opponent’s third.
7.
16:27
The home team’s next player remains lying in their own penalty area. This time it seems to have been a normal duel.
5.
16:24
Yellow card for Rodrygo (Real Madrid)
Now the first excitement in the game. Away from the action, Rodrygo slaps opposing goalkeeper Álvaro Valles on the back of the head, but he also drops it theatrically. Nevertheless, a strict referee might have given a red card for assault.
3.
16:22
First big opportunity for the Canaries! Dani Carvajal delivers a cross from the right, allowing Alberto Moleiro to finish in the backcourt. Rüdiger barely blocks the shot.
3.
16:21
Real Madrid had problems early on with the hosts’ high pressing. Antonio Rüdiger plays the ball into the feet of an opponent.
1.
4:20 p.m
And off! Both teams are dressed in their traditional colors. By the way, the stands are completely covered in yellow, as yellow shirts were issued on all pitches especially for this game.
1.
16:19
Game start
4:15 p.m
Gran Canaria has wonderful football weather with temperatures over 20 degrees Celsius! The atmosphere is excellent, there are not many seats left in the stadium, which has a capacity of over 30,000 spectators.
16:02
Dani Ceballos can start today for the Royals – three absolute top performers in midfield, Luka Modrić, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde, remain out. At the back left, Fran García defends in place of Ferland Mendy. Andriy Lunin is in goal. Carlo Ancelotti is rotating a lot in view of the English week with city duels against Getafe and Atlético.
15:58
Fifteen minutes left until kick-off! Will Real Madrid take the lead at least until tomorrow? Leaders Girona will not be in action in Vigo until tomorrow at 2 p.m.
3:46 p.m
Real Madrid recently beat bottom team Almería 3-2 after being 2-0 down. One of those responsible for the comeback was Jude Bellingham, who converted a penalty and set up Dani Carvajal’s winning goal. Today, however, the former Dortmund player is missing due to a yellow card suspension.
3:39 p.m
Las Palmas won the last two matches to nil – a 3-0 home win against Villarreal was followed by a 2-0 at Rayo Vallecano. With 31 points, the Canaries are only four points behind the international ranks and have twice as many points in their account as eighteenth-placed Cádiz. With Xavi García Pimienta, there is a coach on the bench who has a Barcelona past as both a player and coach of the B team.
3:31 p.m
With Las Palmas and Real Madrid, the best defenses in the Spanish Primera División meet today. Real are the biggest bulwark with only thirteen goals conceded, but Las Palmas have also surprisingly only conceded 17 goals this season. The statistics show Álvaro Valles as the best goalkeeper in the league – in his first season in the Spanish top flight he had a save rate of 84 percent.
3:19 p.m
Have a nice afternoon and welcome to the start of LaLiga Saturday! Real Madrid are visiting strong newcomers UD Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. Afterwards, Barcelona will host Villarreal FC.