Las Palmas Soar to Third in Four with Thrilling Victory Over Rayo Vallecano
Las Palmas continued their impressive form with a 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio Gran Canaria on Saturday. The win marks their third in four matches and sees them climb to third place in the La Liga table, just a point behind second-placed Real Madrid.
The Canary Islanders were dominant from the outset, pressing high and creating numerous chances in the first half. Their relentless attack paid off in the 32nd minute when Jonathan Viera's deflected free-kick found its way into the back of the net. Rayo struggled to cope with Las Palmas' intensity and were fortunate to go into the break only one goal down.
The second half saw a more even contest, with both sides creating opportunities. However, Las Palmas doubled their lead in the 65th minute when a beautifully crafted move saw Alberto Moleiro slot the ball past a helpless Stole Dimitrievski. The home side then held on comfortably to secure a well-deserved victory.
Rayo Vallecano pulled a goal back in the 85th minute through a stunning strike from Falcao, but it was too little too late for the visitors. The defeat leaves them in 11th place in the league, with their hopes of a European push fading.
This victory further cements Las Palmas' status as a genuine contender for the top four this season. Their impressive form, combined with the strong performances of players like Viera, Moleiro, and the ever-reliable Jesé, has given them a real chance of achieving European football next season.
The next test for Las Palmas comes away to Real Sociedad next weekend. This is a difficult fixture, but their recent performances suggest that they are capable of getting a positive result. With their confidence high and their momentum building, Las Palmas will be looking to continue their impressive run and push for even greater things in the coming weeks.
Key Takeaways:
- Las Palmas continued their impressive form with a 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano.
- Jonathan Viera and Alberto Moleiro scored for Las Palmas.
- The win saw Las Palmas climb to third place in the La Liga table.
- Falcao scored a consolation goal for Rayo Vallecano.
- Las Palmas next face Real Sociedad away from home.
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