Real Madrid vs Las Palmas: 5 Talking Points

#2. Pako Ayestaran isn't solving problems

When Pako Ayestaran took over, on the 27th of September, from the departing Manolo Marquez, Las Palmas would have hoped to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But the tunnel is long, dark and unrelenting.

If this was England, the stands would be ringing with 'Sacked in the morning chants'. Or maybe the Spanish equivalent was indeed being sung at the Bernabeu. The only win they've picked up under his tutelage is the Copa Del Rey victory over Deportivo Alaves.

In the La Liga, Ayestaran has led Las Palmas to 6 straight defeats. Las Palmas needs to find some inspiration from within or outside-- but no matter the source, the important thing is that they do it fast. With just 6 points from 11 games, things are starting to look embarrassing for the Canary Islanders.

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