Ceuta suffered another defeat in their Segunda División campaign, falling 2-0 to Las Palmas at the Estadio Municipal Alfonso Muñiz. The Spanish second division side failed to improve on their opening three matches, remaining winless after five games played. Las Palmas moved to seventh in the table with six points from three victories, while Ceuta's struggles continue at the bottom of the standings.
The visitors took the lead in the twenty-ninth minute when T. Miyashiro found the net, with the goal later confirmed following a VAR review. Ceuta showed signs of resistance but could not respond, and Las Palmas doubled their advantage through M. Fuster in the sixty-ninth minute. The hosts saw J. Romero and Kialy Abdoul Kone book for fouls, while Cedric Teguia collected a late caution near the end of the match.
Despite possessing the ball more comfortably, Ceuta struggled to create meaningful opportunities. They registered fifteen shots with only four on target, generating 1.15 expected goals from their efforts. Las Palmas were more efficient with their chances, converting two shots on target into goals from 1.29 expected goals. The visitors completed fewer passes but maintained better accuracy in their attacking phase.
Both teams made several substitutions as the match progressed, with Ceuta bringing on Y. Bodiger and A. Camacho for the first change in the sixty-fourth minute. Las Palmas responded by introducing Jese in the sixty-sixth minute, attempting to maintain their control of the game. The home side made three changes in the eighty-seventh minute, while Las Palmas added C. Redruello Nimo late in the contest.
The result leaves Ceuta struggling at the foot of the table with no points from five matches. Las Palmas' victory strengthens their position in the upper half of the standings, giving them hope for a stronger campaign. The visitors showed composure in front of goal and clinical finishing when it mattered most.