Match Pack: UD Las Palmas vs Athletic Club (LaLiga MD28)

Athletic Club face LaLiga 2023/24 surprise package UD Las Palmas at the Estadio Gran Canaria.

García Pimienta's side are a formidable outfit and if the Lions' victory over Las Palmas at San Mames is anything to go by, we're in for another tough test.

After the highs of last week, in which the Zurigorri secured a place in the Copa final and drew against FC Barcelona in Bilbao, we're back on the road and looking for three crucial points to cut the gap to the Champions League places.

Match Info
UD Las Palmas vs Athletic Club

Estadio Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

LaLiga EA Sports 23/24 (Matchday 28)

Sunday March 10, 16:15 CET

How to Watch
When and where to watch Sunday's LaLiga EA Sports clash around the world

Team News
Valverde named a 23-man squad for the clash.

Ander Herrera is still out injured, but Yuri Berchiche, who had a hamstring issue, Dani Vivian and Nico Williams, who were suspended, have all returned to the squad.

Valverde's Comments
Catch up with what he had to say at his press conference.

The Opponents

Head coach: Francisco Javier García Pimienta

Top goalscorer: Kirian Rodriguez

Recent form: DWLDD

Previous Meetings
The two side have locked horns in LaLiga 71 times now, with the first ever clash a 1-1 draw at Las Palmas' old Estadio Insular.

In total, Athletic have registered 33 wins, 20 draws and 18 defeats against the Canary Islanders.

Aways days to Gran Canaria have proven to be difficult for Los Leones, who have recorded six victories, 15 draws and 14 losses on the island.

Our five most recent visits to Las Palmas are indicative of how tough these matches are. Stretching back to 2001 due to Los Amarillos' absences from the top flight, Athletic have managed three draws and two losses.

The Zurigorri won 1-0 in this season's reverse fixture at San Mames in December thanks to a 94th minute header from Unai Gómez.