Barça’s a hundred and twenty fifth anniversary bash didn’t go as deliberate. Las Palmas pulled off a surprising 2-1 victory, leaving followers at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in disbelief. Regardless of dominating possession (a whopping 70%) and raining down 30 pictures, Barça simply couldn’t capitalize, extending their winless streak in LaLiga to 3 video games.
Early Struggles and Missed Alternatives
Las Palmas made probably the most of their probabilities. Their sharp, environment friendly play within the opening phases had Barça scrambling to defend. But, the guests couldn’t convert their early probabilities.
Including to Barça’s woes, full-back Alejandro Balde left the sphere injured within the first half, a blow for the younger 21-year-old and the crew.
Simply earlier than halftime, Raphinha sparked hope with a blazing counter-attack. His effort, nevertheless, rattled off the crossbar, summing up Barça’s irritating night.
Second Half Drama
The fireworks really started within the second half. Las Palmas struck first with a second of brilliance. Sandro Ramírez, a former Barça participant, drilled a low shot previous Iñaki Peña, finishing a slick passing sequence initiated by keeper Jasper Cillessen.
Barça clawed again into the sport quickly after. Pedri discovered Raphinha on the sting of the field. The Brazilian winger turned on a dime, firing a left-footed rocket into the online for his ninth league purpose of the season.
Fábio Silva Seals the Deal
Las Palmas weren’t accomplished. Wolverhampton loanee Fábio Silva dashed Barça’s hopes with a scientific end. Latching onto Javi Muñoz’s move, he broke the offside lure and coolly slotted the ball residence.
Barcelona pressed onerous for an equalizer. Raphinha’s free kick was expertly tipped over by Cillessen. Robert Lewandowski, LaLiga’s high scorer, had two golden probabilities in harm time however got here up empty-handed—a glancing header went extensive, and a goal-bound shot was blocked by a resolute protection.
What the Coaches and Gamers Stated
Coach Hansi Flick didn’t mince phrases: “We’ve received to defend higher as a crew, not simply the backline. If we will’t rating, we’ve received to at the very least preserve a clear sheet.”
Las Palmas midfielder Alberto Moleiro celebrated the win, saying, “We stayed compact, stored our traces tight, and made probably the most of our probabilities. It’s an enormous three factors for us.”
The loss leaves Barça on 34 factors, 4 forward of second-place Actual Madrid, however with Madrid holding two video games in hand. In the meantime, Las Palmas climbed to 14th place with 15 factors.
