On August 29th at 21:30 CET, the third round of the 2024–25 La Liga season will feature a highly anticipated match: Las Palmas vs. Real Madrid. Below is a recap of previous events, key highlights, and a team analysis:

Venue: Estadio Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain

Previous Recap

Real Madrid’s start to the season has been a mix of highs and lows. In their season opener, they were held to a 1–1 draw by Mallorca, which left fans somewhat disappointed. However, Carlo Ancelotti’s team quickly bounced back with a dominant 3–0 victory over Zaragoza last weekend, displaying the form expected of title contenders.

On the other hand, Las Palmas earned a valuable point with a 2–2 draw against Sevilla in their opening match. However, they suffered a setback in their last match, losing 1–2 to newly promoted Leganés, leaving the team disheartened.

Key Highlights

• 5th Minute: Las Palmas’ McBurnie, facing Real Madrid defender Rüdiger, opted to cut inside and deliver a cross. Moleiro followed up by breaking through Real Madrid’s entire defense, slotting a low shot into the far corner, giving Las Palmas a 1–0 lead.
• 69th Minute: Real Madrid’s Güler attempted a shot that struck Las Palmas’ Álex Suárez’s arm, resulting in a penalty. Vinícius stepped up and calmly converted, leveling the score at 1–1.

Team Analysis

Las Palmas is a small club in Spain that has spent much of its time in lower divisions. Last season, as a newly promoted side, they managed to secure their place in La Liga with 10 wins, 10 draws, and 18 losses, finishing 16th with 40 points — 7 points clear of the relegation zone. This summer, their activity in the transfer market has been minimal, and the team’s overall strength remains limited. In the first two rounds of the new La Liga season, they drew 2–2 at home against a strong Sevilla side but lost 1–2 away to newly promoted Leganés.

In contrast, Real Madrid has shown some vulnerability in La Liga this season. Despite a strong performance in the second round, their opening draw highlighted the need for improvement. Currently, they sit fourth in the standings with 5 points, trailing league leaders Barcelona by 4 points. Ancelotti’s team needs to deliver more consistent performances to avoid falling behind their title rivals early in the season.