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AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-14 19:36 UTC
Las Palmas and Albacete set for LaLiga2 curtain-raiser
The new LaLiga2 season gets underway on Sunday, 16 August 2026, with Las Palmas hosting Albacete at the Estadio de Gran Canaria. This opening day fixture marks the start of the campaign, with both sides looking to make an early statement.
Both teams are expected to field similar XIs to those that finished last season, with no significant absences reported for either side. Las Palmas' expected lineup features Jese and Taisei Miyashiro in attack, supported by midfielders Kirian Rodriguez and Sergio Ruiz. In defence, Valentin Pezzolesi and Juanma Herzog are anticipated to start, with Dinko Horkas in goal. Albacete's expected XI sees Samuel Obeng and Alex Rubio leading the line, with Sergio Ortuno and Antonio Pacheco in midfield. The defence is expected to be marshalled by Lorenzo Aguado and Carlos Neva, alongside Jesus Vallejo and Pepe Sanchez, with Diego Marino between the posts.
Las Palmas ended last season in the LaLiga2 playoffs, narrowly missing out on promotion after a two-legged tie against Malaga. Their final league match was a 1-2 victory away at Deportivo de A Coruna, but this was followed by a 0-1 home defeat and a 1-1 draw away to Malaga in the playoff semi-finals. Prior to that, they had secured wins against Almeria and Real Valladolid, showing a capacity to pick up points on the road.
Albacete concluded their league campaign with mixed results, including a 3-1 home win against Real Sociedad B and a 1-2 away victory over Cordoba. However, they also suffered a 1-0 defeat at AD Ceuta FC and a 0-3 loss at home to Eibar. Their recent friendly against Levante resulted in a 2-1 loss, indicating that adjustments may still be needed ahead of the league opener.
Recent encounters between Las Palmas and Albacete have been closely contested. In their last meeting on 16 March 2026, Albacete secured a 2-1 victory. However, Las Palmas had won the reverse fixture earlier in the season with the same scoreline. Over their last five meetings, each side has secured three wins, highlighting the competitive nature of this fixture.
With the match scheduled for late August in Gran Canaria, the late afternoon kick-off at 20:30 local time will present typical end-of-summer conditions. Las Palmas have been active in registering new signings, which could offer them greater flexibility in squad selection for the opening day. Both teams will be eager to start the new LaLiga2 season with a positive result.
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