February 17, 2024. The Palms visited the Atlético de Madrid in eighth position, with 37 points and two behind Europe. On the island people daydreamed about a team that excited people with its colorful play. I visited a Atlético which, like now, came from two consecutive defeats. It was the time and it was the place. But big teams don’t usually extend their losing streaks too long. Was The Palms the team that would pay the price for the defeats against Athletic y Sevilla. Cholo’s team beat García Pimienta’s team mercilessly (5-0).
It was the beginning of the end. A rout that would drag on the worst streak of results. The dream was cut short. Las Palmas would not win again all season. Thirteen games ahead and only five points. Five draws that left the fans with their hearts in their fists and their tongues out. Garcia Pimienta. The UD that fell in love and dreamed of Europe risked remaining in Cadiz in the last league match.
The script, without being the same, is similar in certain things. Las Palmas arrives again at the Metropolitano at a good time. The Canaries have achieved three consecutive victories. The rival, like last February, is not going through its best moment. They stumbled miserably in the Champions League against Lille and also lost in Seville against Betis. Only one victory in the last six games. The doubts have once again pointed to Simeone. But if you know something The Palms is that the doubts in big teams are not eternal.
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