Las Palmas 1 - 1 Leganes: Leganes hit back to deny Las Palmas

Leganes came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw with Las Palmas at the Estadio de Gran Canaria.

Marko Livaja put the home side ahead from close range on 21 minutes.

However, Leganes recovered and earned a share of the points when Miguel Guerrero converted a second-half penalty.

Leganes, who had not won in LaLiga since November 21, went close inside the opening couple of minutes when defender Martin Mantovani fired wide following a corner.

Las Palmas were again missing the offensive power of injured duo Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sergio Araujo, but slowly built a spell of possession and took the lead on 21 minutes.

Croatian frontman Livaja slid in ahead of Leganes goalkeeper Iago Herrerin to convert Michel Macedo's low cross after the ball was whipped across the six-yard box from the right.

Leganes pressed for an equaliser ahead of half-time, with Darwin Machis twice thwarted by good saves from Las Palmas keeper Javi Varas.

The visitors remained on the offensive in the second half, with Varas again needed to save from first Ruben Perez and then Guerrero.

Leganes eventually drew level with 15 minutes left through a penalty.

Guerrero was fouled by David Garcia and got up to take the spot-kick himself, which he put low into the left corner as for once Varas dived the wrong way.

Quique Setien's men finished the match strongly as the hosts looked for a late winner.

However, Jonathan Viera's long-range effort was blocked as Leganes closed out to secure a valuable point in their fight to stay clear of the relegation battle.