What is las palmas fc?

Las Palmas FC Information

Unión Deportiva Las Palmas, commonly known as Las Palmas, is a Spanish football club based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands.

• Founded: August 22, 1949, through the merger of five local clubs: Club Deportivo Gran Canaria, Atlético Club, Arenas Club, Real Club Victoria, and Marino Fútbol Club.

• Home Ground: Estadio Gran Canaria, with a capacity of approximately 32,400 spectators.

• Colors: The team's colors are blue and yellow.

• League: As of the current season, Las Palmas plays in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football, after achieving promotion. They were promoted at the end of the 2022-23 season.

• Historical Achievements:

  • Best result in La Liga: Runners-up in the 1968-69 season.
  • Copa del Rey: Runner-up in 1978.

• Rivalries: A notable rivalry exists with CD Tenerife, another team from the Canary Islands; matches between them are known as the Canarian Derby.