In a thrilling La Liga 2024-25 encounter, Leganés edged out Las Palmas with a 2-1 victory at home. The match saw intense moments, strategic play, and dramatic late goals that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the game, including lineups, half-time and full-time summaries, and key statistics.
Leganés vs Las Palmas Lineups
Leganés (4-1-4-1):
- GK: Juan Soriano
- DEF: Javi Hernández, Sergio González, Aritz Arambarri, Valentin Rosier
- MID: Yvan Neyou, Seydouba Cissé, Óscar Rodríguez, Darko Brasanac, Dani Raba
- FWD: Miguel de la Fuente
Substitutes:
- Adrià Alti, Enric Franquesa, Diego García, Renato Tapia, Juan Cruz
Las Palmas (4-2-3-1):
- GK: Jasper Cillessen
- DEF: Álex Muñoz, Mika Mármol, Scott McKenna, Álex Suárez
- MID: Kirian Rodríguez, Javi Muñoz, Sandro Ramírez, Alberto Moleiro, Marvin Park
- FWD: Oliver McBurnie
Substitutes:
- Benito Ramírez, Manu Fuster, Viti Rozada, Enzo Loiodice, Jaime Mata
Leganés vs Las Palmas Half Time
The first half was a cagey affair, with both teams trying to assert their dominance on the pitch. Leganés created a few opportunities, with Dani Raba being the most active in the attack. He had a shot saved in the 48th minute and another that narrowly missed the target just before the half-time whistle. Las Palmas also threatened, particularly through Sandro Ramírez and Oliver McBurnie, but the Leganés defense held firm. The half ended goalless, setting the stage for a more action-packed second half.
Leganés vs Las Palmas Full Time
The second half started with more urgency from both sides. Leganés were awarded a penalty in the 52nd minute, but Dani Raba’s effort was saved by Jasper Cillessen, keeping the score level. The breakthrough came in the 71st minute when Juan Cruz fired a spectacular left-footed shot from outside the box into the top left corner, giving Leganés the lead.
Las Palmas pressed for an equalizer, but it was Leganés who struck again in the 85th minute. Enric Franquesa doubled the home side’s lead with a well-placed shot following a fast break, seemingly sealing the victory.
However, Las Palmas refused to go down without a fight. In the 90th+3 minute, Sandro Ramírez pulled one back for the visitors with a clinical finish from the center of the box. Despite a few late chances, Las Palmas couldn’t find an equalizer, and Leganés held on for a crucial win.
Leganés vs Las Palmas Stats
- Possession: Leganés 39.6% – 60.4% Las Palmas
- Shots on Goal: Leganés 5 – 5 Las Palmas
- Shot Attempts: Leganés 10 – 10 Las Palmas
- Fouls: Leganés 11 – 10 Las Palmas
- Yellow Cards: Leganés 1 – 1 Las Palmas
- Red Cards: Leganés 0 – 0 Las Palmas
- Corner Kicks: Leganés 3 – 7 Las Palmas
- Saves: Leganés 4 – 3 Las Palmas
Leganés vs Las Palmas Foul Details
The match was evenly contested, with a total of 21 fouls between the two teams. Leganés’ Miguel de la Fuente received a yellow card in the 39th minute for a bad foul, while Kirian Rodríguez of Las Palmas was also booked just before half-time. Despite the physical nature of the match, there were no red cards.
Leganés secured an important victory, moving up to 4 points in the league standings, while Las Palmas remains with just 1 point after three games. The match showcased the resilience of both teams, but it was Leganés who ultimately capitalized on their chances to come out on top.
