FC Barcelona added three key points in its visit to Las Palmas, after imposing 2-0 in a party that demanded patience and effectiveness. With this result, the Catalans are placed again on the top of LaLiga, after having momentarily yield the leaders after the victory of Atlético de Madrid hours before.
The meeting was presented as a challenge to those led by Hansi Flick, who found in the local team an orderly and disciplined rival In defense. During the first half, the opportunities were scarce and the lack of precision in the last meters prevented Barcelona from being able to advance on the scoreboard.
For the second half, the Barca coach adjusted his scheme and entered Dani Olmo, who would become the key piece to unlock the game. It was at minute 62 when the Spanish midfielder received the ball inside the area, he made a dribbling to remove his brand and took out a powerful shot that first hit the post before crossing the goal line. The score was closed by Ferran Torres at minute 90´+5who took advantage of a play that was left with and could score the second goal of the game.
The goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen, former player of the Culé team, could not avoid the score despite his good performance during the match. With this goal, Olmo and Torres not only gave Barcelona victory, but also reaffirmed their importance in the team at decisive times.
Las Palmas tried to react in the final minutes, But the Barca defense knew how to control the attempts at danger and maintained the advantage to the final whistle. With this result, Barcelona is still firm in the fight for the title, preventing Atlético de Madrid from staying at the top of the classification.
The Catalan team must now focus on its next commitment, where it will seek to continue adding points to consolidate in the upper part of the table. Meanwhile, Las Palmas continues their fight to stay in a safe position in the classification, after having complicated one of the strongest teams in the championship.
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⚽️ Dani Olmo
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Barcelona adds one more victory on its way for the defense of the leadership, demonstrating that, despite difficulties, it is still a solid contender in LaLiga.
He Real Madrid will play this Sunday, February 23, in local condition before Girona, with the clear intention of not leaving points on the road and following Barcelona closely.
Thus the position table marches
- Barcelona, 54 pts
- Atlético de Madrid, 53 pts
- Real Madrid, 51 pts (one game less)