UD Las Palmas, Girona FC: A Historical Rivalry
Introduction
UD Las Palmas and Girona FC are two historic Spanish football clubs that have shared a fierce rivalry for decades. Both clubs have spent significant time in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football, and have met in numerous memorable matches over the years.
Early History
UD Las Palmas was founded in 1949, while Girona FC was founded in 1930. Both clubs spent the early part of their history in the lower divisions of Spanish football. Las Palmas first reached La Liga in 1954, while Girona made their La Liga debut in 2017.
La Liga Encounters
The two clubs have met 14 times in La Liga, with Las Palmas holding a slight edge with 5 wins to Girona's 4. The most recent meeting between the two clubs in La Liga was in 2019, which Girona won 2-1.
Copa del Rey
Las Palmas and Girona have also met in the Copa del Rey, the Spanish cup competition, on three occasions. Las Palmas won two of those matches, while Girona won the other. The most recent Copa del Rey meeting between the two clubs was in 2018, which Girona won 2-0.
Other Competitions
In addition to La Liga and the Copa del Rey, Las Palmas and Girona have also met in other competitions, such as the Segunda División (the Spanish second tier) and the Segunda División B (the Spanish third tier).
Key Players
Some of the key players in the history of the Las Palmas-Girona rivalry include:
- Gerardo Miranda (Las Palmas)
- Juan Carlos Valerón (Las Palmas)
- Rubén Castro (Girona)
- Cristian Stuani (Girona)
Conclusion
The rivalry between UD Las Palmas and Girona FC is one of the most passionate and long-standing in Spanish football. The two clubs have met in numerous memorable matches over the years, and their rivalry is sure to continue for many years to come.
