RCDE Stadium (16:15 CEST) sees Espanyol (17th, 3 pts) face Las Palmas (18th, 3 pts) in a Sunday afternoon direct relegation battle. Both were promoted in 2026 — Espanyol from Segunda, Las Palmas returning after one season — and face similar adaptation challenges.
Espanyol: needing a home win urgently
Javi Puado and Jofre Carreras anchor Espanyol's attack; the team's defensive structure under Luis García Plaza has been exploited by La Liga quality. A home win here is essential for confidence.
Espanyol Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-4-2
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Las Palmas: Kirian leads from the middle
Pimienta's Las Palmas are bright but light on quality. Kirian Rodríguez remains their best midfielder; Jonathan Viera adds guile. A point here would steady the survival case.
Season snapshot
- Espanyol are 17th on 3 points (4 scored, 11 conceded) through Jornada 5.
- Las Palmas are 18th on 3 points (5 scored, 12 conceded) through Jornada 5.
- Both clubs need a win here to separate themselves from the bottom three.
- Prediction: Espanyol 1–1 Las Palmas.
Verdict
A point each for two survival-minded sides. Prediction: Espanyol 1–1 Las Palmas.