UAE to face Las Palmas in friendly on Thursday

Las Palmas (Spain) July 26 (IANS) La Liga side Las Palmas on Tuesday announced that it will play a friendly game against the Emirati national team on Thursday in preparation for the new football season.

The club said in a statement that the match will be held next Thursday, reports Efe.

Las Palmas is also set to play other games against Segunda Division and Segunda Division B clubs in preparation for the new season.

The team finished last season in 11th position after beating some of Spain's most prestigious teams such as Sevilla, Villarreal and Valencia.