Las Palmas: About
Overview of "Las Palmas"
Las Palmas is a team that cannot be compared with others. Founded in 1949, this club from the Canary Islands doesn't have dozens of trophies, but it does have something money can't buy – unique style, character and loyal fans.
Here they always bet on technical football, speed and combination game. It was on this island that such talents as Pedri grew up. And although the team did not always perform in La Liga, it always remained the symbol of Canarian football.
"Las Palmas is proof that real football is not born in the center, but where it is most loved."
History of "Las Palmas"
Canary Islands is not just rest, beaches and volcanoes. They love football here, but in the 40s local teams could not break into the all-Spanish arena. Therefore, in 1949 they decided to do something radical – five clubs united into one. This is how "Las Palmas" appeared.
The new club immediately began its way up. Already in 1951 he played in the Primera, which became a record for a rookie. The first decades were unstable - departures, returns, searching for one's own style. But in the 60s everything changed.
"The 1968/69 season is a golden page in the club's history. Las Palmas finished second in La Liga, behind only Real Madrid."
It was the moment when the team from the islands showed all of Spain that it could challenge the giants.
In the 1970s, the team made a statement once again, reaching the final of the Spanish Cup (1978), where they lost to Barcelona. But after that, the decline began. In the 80s and 90s, the club spent more time in the lower leagues than in the Primera.
A new rise began in 2015 when Las Palmas returned to La Liga. Three seasons - and relegation. But in 2023 the team returned to the elite again. Because this team never gives up.
Las Palmas Stadium
Home arena of "Las Palmas" – "Gran Canaria", the largest stadium of the Canary Islands. Opened in 2003, it can accommodate more than 32 thousand fans.
But old fans remember Estadio Insular – small, squeezed in the middle of city streets, where the stands almost hung over the field. Many legends were created there, and many still believe that it was where the team played its best.
"However, "Gran Canaria" also has its own magic. When the stands are full and the fans create a wall of noise, opponents are uncomfortable here."
The atmosphere is what makes this stadium special.
Las Palmas Achievements
Las Palmas is not a club that wins trophies. He lives by other values – struggle, passion, beautiful game. But there are moments in his history that will forever remain a part of Spanish football:
- 2nd place in La Liga (1968/69) – a sensation that no one expected.
- Final of the Spanish Cup (1977/78) – a great battle against "Barcelona".
- Victory over "Barcelona" 5:1 (1959) – a match that shocked the whole country.
- 3:3 with "Real" at "Bernabeu" (2017) - a meeting that showed that "Las Palmas" are not afraid of anyone.
Famous players of "Las Palmas"
Dozens of talented footballers played for Las Palmas, but there are those who will never be forgotten:
- Tonio Gonzalez is the symbol of the 60s team, when the club was fighting for the title.
- Kyril Dvornyk is an attacker who brought many big victories.
- Gabriel Mendes is a club legend who always fought to the end.
- Honathan Vieira is a modern leader who has returned more than once to help the team.
- Pedri is the most famous member of the club in recent years, who now shines in "Barcelona".
Interesting facts about "Las Palmas"
The only La Liga club based on the islands – no other Primera team is thousands of kilometers away from Spain.
Always an attacking game – regardless of the opponent, Las Palmas always try to play beautifully.
Victory over "Barca" 5:1 is a result that is still remembered in the Canaries.
Pedri – a gift to world football – the most talented member of the club, who is now the star of Spain.
"Las Palmas reminds us that football is not only about trophies, but also about dreams, character and dedication to your style."
It is worth noting that Las Palmas remains a unique phenomenon in Spanish football, proving that geographical distance cannot become an obstacle for big ambitions. Will the team be able to establish themselves in La Liga and repeat the glory of the 60s? One thing can be said for sure - the spirit of the Canary Islands and the philosophy of the beautiful game make Las Palmas a special place where tradition meets talent and island character helps to create sensations against the strongest opponents. This is a team that proves that real football can thrive wherever there is passion and belief.
