Viera warns Málaga ahead of playoff first leg

Las Palmas playmaker Jonathan Viera has laid out exactly how he plans to approach Sunday's promotion playoff first leg against Málaga, telling Mundo Deportivo that his side must "take control from the start and avoid an end-to-end shootout" (1). The veteran midfielder stressed that the opening leg is "vital" and that Las Palmas intend to be "protagonists" rather than letting Málaga dictate the tempo. For your side, sitting fourth and needing to navigate this playoff to secure a return to the top flight, Viera's words signal a team that will come out aggressively at La Rosaleda. The message is clear: expect a fast, physical start from the visitors, and Málaga will need to weather that early storm before their own quality can take over.