Tactical Analysis: Las Palmas 3-1 Valencia

Throughout the 2016/17 footballing season, there were many interesting matches. Many of these go relatively unnoticed in the chaos of the schedule and are neglected in terms of the depth they deserve. In a BTL exclusive feature, writer Ross Eaton (@boxtoboxcb) will be analysing a series of these intriguing football matches…

Two sides seemingly trapped in the monotonous mid-table round-up, the rather interesting sides of Quique Setien's Union Deportiva Las Palmas and Voro's Valencia met on a clash which could make a significant difference in terms of their league table finishes. The fluid positional play of Setien's side would face a similarly pragmatic Valencia system.

Javi Varas was UDLP's goalkeeper. Michel played as an attacking full-back on the right, Castellano pretty similar on the left. Lemos and Bigas were the CB's. Vicente Gomez was based as the deepest of the midfielders, with Roque Mesa a slightly higher average position to his right. Montoro was the third central-midfielder. Momo played the game from the right wing position, with Kevin-Prince Boateng taking the centre-forward role. Jonathan Viera was the LW.