Barcelona reclaimed their position at the top of LaLiga with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Las Palmas on Saturday.
Second-half goals from Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres secured the win, ensuring Barça finished the weekend at the summit, regardless of Real Madrid’s result against Girona on Sunday.
Barcelona Bounce Back to the Top
- Atletico Madrid’s earlier win over Valencia had temporarily knocked Barça off first place.
- However, Hansi Flick’s side responded well, showing resilience to secure a crucial three points.
The goals came in the second half:
- 62′ – Dani Olmo smashed in a powerful shot off the underside of the crossbar after receiving a perfect pass from Lamine Yamal.
- 79′ – Las Palmas appealed for a penalty after a suspected handball, but VAR ruled an offside in the build-up, dismissing the claim.
- 90+5′ – Ferran Torres sealed the victory, firing home deep into stoppage time.
With this win, Barcelona maintain control of the title race, staying ahead of their rivals.
Data Debrief: Barcelona’s Unbeaten Away Streak Hits 10
- Hansi Flick’s team is now unbeaten in 10 consecutive away matches across all competitions (W7 D3).
- This is their longest unbeaten away run since their 15-game streak between January and September 2022 (W12 D3).
Lewandowski’s Unwanted Record Continues
- Robert Lewandowski has scored against 48 of the 53 teams he has faced in LaLiga and the Bundesliga.
- However, Las Palmas remain one of the five teams he has yet to score against, despite four previous appearances.
- On Saturday, he took four shots but managed only one on target.
Final Thoughts
Barcelona showed resilience and patience to grind out a tough away win, with Olmo and Torres stepping up when needed.
With the title race still wide open, Flick’s side must keep up their winning momentum to stay ahead of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the battle for LaLiga supremacy.
