# UD Las Palmas and Athletic Club: A Historic Rivalry in LaLiga UD Las Palmas and Athletic Club are two of the most historic clubs in Spain. They have a long and storied rivalry that dates back to the early days of LaLiga. ## The Early Years The first match between UD Las Palmas and Athletic Club was played in 1949. Athletic Club won the match 4-1. In the early years of the rivalry, Athletic Club was the dominant team. They won the first four matches between the two teams. ## The 1970s and 1980s In the 1970s and 1980s, UD Las Palmas began to close the gap on Athletic Club. They won their first match against Athletic Club in 1973. In the 1980s, UD Las Palmas won two Copa del Rey titles. ## The 1990s and 2000s The 1990s and 2000s were a difficult time for both UD Las Palmas and Athletic Club. Both teams were relegated to the Segunda División at different points during this time. However, both teams eventually returned to LaLiga. ## The Present Day In recent years, UD Las Palmas and Athletic Club have been two of the most competitive teams in LaLiga. They have both finished in the top half of the table in recent seasons. The rivalry between the two teams is still as strong as ever. ### Key Moments in the Rivalry There have been many key moments in the rivalry between UD Las Palmas and Athletic Club. Here are a few of the most memorable: * In 1973, UD Las Palmas won their first match against Athletic Club. * In 1980, UD Las Palmas won their first Copa del Rey title. * In 1987, UD Las Palmas won their second Copa del Rey title. * In 2015, Athletic Club won the Supercopa de España. * In 2017, UD Las Palmas was relegated to the Segunda División. * In 2018, Athletic Club finished in the top four of LaLiga. ### The Future of the Rivalry The rivalry between UD Las Palmas and Athletic Club is sure to continue for many years to come. Both teams are two of the most passionate and competitive teams in LaLiga. The fans of both teams are always up for a good match.
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