UD Las Palmas and Deportivo Alavés faced off on March 14, 2025, at the Estadio Gran Canaria, concluding their match with a thrilling 2-2 draw. The game was pivotal for both teams, as they battled to improve their standings—Las Palmas to escape the relegation zone and Alavés to secure their mid-table position.
The match began with Alavés applying pressure from the start, with Toni Martínez scoring the opening goal just six minutes in. This quick strike caught Las Palmas off guard, and the early lead helped boost Alavés' confidence. Martínez executed the goal with precision, drilling it to the top corner and leaving Las Palmas' goalkeeper, Jasper Cillessen, with no chance. It was, after all, the type of start Alavés desired to secure three points and possibly move away from the relegation battle.
Just ten minutes later, Alavés doubled their lead through Jon Guridi, who slotted the ball home from close range following a well-timed pass from teammate Álvarez at the 62nd minute. This left the home fans disheartened as their team struggled to find their rhythm. Alavés’ solid play beside well-executed counter-attacks had effectively thrown Las Palmas off track.
Despite trailing 2-0, Las Palmas refused to give in. Their persistence paid off when they were awarded a penalty after Facundo Garcés, defender for Alavés, was called for handling the ball inside the area. Fábio Silva, demonstrating nerves of steel, stepped up to convert the penalty successfully at the 94th minute, reviving hopes for Las Palmas. "Gooooooool de Fábio Silva! ¡Goooool de Las Palmas!" rang out as the crowd erupted with relief.
With momentum shifting, Las Palmas pressed hard for another goal. Just moments later, Alberto Moleiro completed the comeback by executing a stunning equalizer, displaying both technical skill and determination. After receiving the ball from just outside the box, he volleyed it past the fingertips of Alavés's goalkeeper Adrián Rodríguez. "Goal! Las Palmas 2, Alaves 2. Alberto Moleiro (Las Palmas) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner following a set piece situation," echoed through the stadium as the locals celebrated their last-gasp equalizer.
This dramatic finale not only saved Las Palmas from defeat but also provided them with confidence moving forward. Despite the stat sheet showing Las Palmas had dominated possession with 60% throughout the match, they remain deep within the relegation battle, now sitting 19th on the table.
After the match, both managers expressed their sentiments. Las Palmas coach Diego Martínez emphasized the resilience showcased by his team, stating, "The players deserved this for their effort. They fought until the end, and this point can be pivotal for our survival fight." Meanwhile, Alavés manager Eduardo Coudet lamented the points lost after leading the match comfortably, exclaiming, "We stopped playing our game after going two goals up, and we need to learn from this to secure wins when we have control."
Next for Las Palmas will be a trip to face Celta de Vigo, where they will look to carry forward this newfound momentum. Meanwhile, Alavés hosts Rayo Vallecano, hoping to regain their winning form and solidify their ranking.