Valencia CF and UD Las Palmas Clash in Crucial LaLiga Match Amid Protests and New Coaching Debut

On Monday, October 21, 2024, Valencia CF and UD Las Palmas will face off in a pivotal match at Mestalla Stadium, marking the conclusion of the 10th round of LaLiga EA Sports. Both teams are struggling at the bottom of the table, with Valencia sitting in 19th place and Las Palmas in 20th place.

The match is filled with tension, not only due to the teams’ positions but also because of off-field issues. Valencia fans are set to protest against the club’s owner, Peter Lim, in the vicinity of the stadium. This protest follows recent incidents involving fans who were detained in Singapore for protesting outside Lim’s residence.

On the field, Las Palmas will be led by new coach Diego Martínez, who is making his debut. The team is hoping for a turnaround in their fortunes, as they have yet to win a match this season. Martínez is expected to implement significant changes to the team’s strategy in an effort to secure their first victory.

Valencia, managed by Baraja, has only managed one win in their first nine league matches and is under immense pressure to perform. The team has been boosted by the return of José Luis Gayà, who has been cleared to play after a long injury layoff, although he is likely to start from the bench.

The match will also see the return of Jasper Cillessen to Mestalla, where he will defend the goal for Las Palmas. The game is expected to be intense, with both teams desperate to avoid the bottom spot in the league table.

In terms of team lineups, Valencia will field a starting eleven that includes Mamardashvili, Thierry, Mosquera, Tárrega, Ro, Barrenechea, Pepelu, Sergi Canós, Rioja, Dani Gómez, and Hugo Duro. Las Palmas will start with Cillessen, Viti, Alex Suárez, McKenna, Alex Muñoz, Kirian, Essugo, Campaña, Moleiro, Januzaj, and Fabio Silva.

The weather at Mestalla is expected to be favorable, with temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius and a new pitch ready for the match.