UD Las Palmas

1) Club Overview

Unión Deportiva Las Palmas, commonly known as UD Las Palmas, is a professional football club based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. The club competes in La Liga, the top division in the Spanish football league system. Nicknamed “Los Amarillos,” the club was founded on 22 August 1949 as a result of a merger between five clubs in the Canary region. Initially playing at the Estadio Insular, they later moved their home matches to the Estadio Gran Canaria in 2003.

2) Name, Nickname, Slogan & Home Ground

• Name: Unión Deportiva Las Palmas (UD Las Palmas)
• Nickname: Los Amarillos (The Yellows)
• Slogan: “La Unión Deportiva Pío Pío”
• Home Ground: Estadio Gran Canaria, a 32,400-seat stadium where passionate fans support their team.

3) History

UD Las Palmas has a rich history, achieving back-to-back promotions to La Liga in their first two seasons. They have been Segunda División champions four times and won the Segunda División B twice. The club’s yellow and blue colors represent their identity.

4) Achievements

• Segunda División Titles: Four championships (1953–54, 1963–64, 1984–85, and 1999–2000).
• Segunda División B Titles: Two victories (1992–93 and 1995–96).
• La Liga Runners-up: Once (1968–69).
• Copa del Rey Runners-up: In 1977–78.

5) Biggest Rivalry/Derby

UD Las Palmas has a fierce rivalry with neighboring island Tenerife. The Canary Islands derby is a highly anticipated clash between the two clubs.

6) Biggest Wins

• Year: 1977–78
  • Opponent: FC Barcelona
  • Details: Reached the Copa del Rey final (although they were runners-up).

7) Biggest Loss

• Year: 1950
  • Opponent: Melilla
  • Details: Suffered a 2–0 defeat in their last league match, initially threatening their promotion chances.

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