Deportivo La Coruña 1–2 UD Las Palmas: Visitors come from behind to snatch win

UD Las Palmas produced a stirring fightback to beat Deportivo La Coruña 2‑1 at the Estadio Riazor on 1 June 2026. The victory kept Las Palmas firmly in the promotion race, while Deportivo were left to rue a missed opportunity to climb the Segunda División table.

Match overview

Deportivo started the game with intensity and took a deserved lead in the 15th minute. A pinpoint cross from the left found the head of a Deportivo striker, who directed the ball into the net past the stranded Las Palmas goalkeeper. The home side continued to dominate possession for much of the first half, but could not add to their lead.

Las Palmas response

Las Palmas came out for the second half with renewed purpose. They equalised in the 52nd minute through a clinical finish after a defensive mix‑up allowed a forward to run through on goal. The momentum now firmly with the visitors, they pushed for a winner and got it just after the hour mark. A sweeping move ended with a low shot that snuck inside the post.

Late drama

Deportivo pushed hard for an equaliser, and Las Palmas’ goalkeeper was forced into a series of smart saves. Deportivo had a penalty appeal waved away in the 85th minute, and their frustration grew as the final whistle approached. Las Palmas held on to secure a vital away win.

Standings impact

The result lifted Las Palmas into the top three, strengthening their bid for automatic promotion. Deportivo, meanwhile, remained in mid‑table, but their performance suggested they have the quality to challenge the division’s better sides.