On the evening of March 14, 2025, the La Liga clash between UD Las Palmas and Deportivo Alaves concluded with a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Estadio Gran Canaria, leaving both teams still battling to escape the relegation zone.
The match began with Alaves taking the lead early on, as Toni Martinez netted the first goal just six minutes after kickoff, converting from inside the box after receiving assistance from Santiago Mouriño.
Alaves maintained their dominance, and it wasn’t long before they doubled their lead. Jon Guridi scored the second goal for Alaves at the 62nd minute, capitalizing on the swift play initiated by forward, and assisted by teammate, Ásier Villalibre.
With Alaves seemingly on the road to victory, Las Palmas was left with little choice but to up the ante as the match approached its final moments. The home team finally broke through the Alaves defense with a penalty kick. Fabio Silva converted the spot kick at the 89th minute after Facundo Garcés committed a handball, bringing Las Palmas back to within one goal.
But the excitement did not stop there! Just as the match appeared to be slipping from Las Palmas’ grasp, Alberto Moleiro scored the equalizer deep within stoppage time, firing the ball from the edge of the box to score the last-minute goal, ensuring the match ended with both teams sharing the points.
This exhilarating finish fell short of pulling Las Palmas out of the relegation zone—they remain second to last with 25 points. Alaves, meanwhile, stepped out of the bottom three and currently occupies 16th place with 27 points, though they could fall back depending on results from teams below them.
Despite establishing control and leading for much of the match, Alaves were forced to settle for the draw after failing to maintain their two-goal lead. Las Palmas has now drawn hopes from two late strikes, providing them with welcome momentum as they continue their effort to stave off relegation.
The draw continues Las Palmas’ winless streak extending throughout 2025, now reaching 11 matches since their single victory on December 22, 2024, against Espanyol. They’ve accumulated just one point from their last four home matches, contributing to their precarious position on the standings.
After the game, expressions of disappointment were evident on Alaves' side as they had hoped for more, having gained confidence from their recent win against Villarreal just days earlier. The injury woes faced by Alaves do continue to cause problems; the team has played without notable players recently, yet their squad has shown resilience.
Coach of Alaves noted the need to maintain focus and build upon their recent performances if they hope to secure their top-flight status as the season winds down. He remarked, "We cannot take any match lightly, especially going forward; every point is valuable now.” Meanwhile, Las Palmas is left to reorganize and seek to overcome their struggles to bring more points to their tally in upcoming matches.
Moving forward, the tension of relegation battle heightens as both teams face off against formidable opponents and must optimize their respective strategies to survive the season.
Alaves and Las Palmas will undoubtedly take lessons from this match, making adjustments as they prepare for their next encounters—every game remains pivotal.
With clubs fighting for survival, the stakes continue to rise as the La Liga season progresses toward its conclusion, every match encompassing the weight of determination to stay afloat and make their mark.