Garcia Pimienta’s charges are earning a reputation as a fine possession-based side. They create play by getting on the ball and claim the final podium place in terms of the number of passes per possession, racking up an average of six passes per possession in the attacking phase. Meanwhile, the islanders also rank third when it comes to passes played per minute.

However, it’s not only in possession that Las Palmas occupy the leading spots in the standings. It’s worth pointing out that they’re the fifth top-performing side for recoveries per minute, reflecting their aggressive approach to regaining possession. As if that wasn’t enough, they’re also a tough side to break down and sit pretty in second spot for the number of attempts on goal it takes to score against them (13). In short, the Amarillos are shining brightly at both ends of the pitch.

Real Betis occupy a far healthier place in the league standings than their city foes, who continue to search for the winning formula in their bid to haul themselves up the table. The Nervion-based outfit sit in fourth place in the division standings for the number of dangerous possessions, i.e., the proportion of their attacks that pose a threat on the opposition’s goal. Sevilla record more attempts on goal, crosses and through-balls than the Verdiblancos, who have the upper hand in the defensive metrics, such as their success in countering opposition attack and saves. These differences are reflected in the graphic below.