Valladolid have a route into this match that their away record does not show. Las Palmas have been losing the ball in places that expose their defense, and their coach has called out an uncertain press. The quick links Valladolid built through Arnu and Víctor Jr against Córdoba make those particular gaps the point of this call.
Córdoba went ahead through an own goal, but Valladolid came back with three different scorers. Their move for the equalizer started in transition, and Arnu created the next goal for Víctor Jr. That gives Fran Escribá more than a recent scoreline to work with.
Las Palmas are also rearranging key roles. Iñaki González is suspended, while Sergio Ruiz and Enrique Clemente are among the injured players, leaving the middle and back line short of options. Rubén de la Barrera has spoken about loose passes and pressing that needs to be more decisive; Valladolid's attacking movement is well suited to testing both.
