Barcelona continued their impressive unbeaten run on the road in La Liga, securing a thrilling 2-1 win against Las Palmas on Thursday night. This triumph maintains Barcelona’s undefeated streak against Las Palmas in the top flight since February 1986.
Despite facing early defensive challenges reminiscent of 2023, Barcelona conceded an early goal to former player Munir El Haddadi. Las Palmas dominated the first half, and Barcelona was fortunate to enter halftime trailing by just one goal.
Manager Xavi’s halftime talk had a positive impact, leading to Barcelona’s equalizer by Ferran Torres shortly after the break. However, neither team could secure a decisive goal during regular time. In a surprising move, Xavi substituted Robert Lewandowski as Barcelona pushed for a late victory.
The match took a dramatic turn in injury time when Daley Sinkgraven fouled Ilkay Gündogan in the box, resulting in a red card for Sinkgraven. Gündogan converted the penalty, securing the victory for Barcelona.
This win positions Barcelona within striking distance of the top two in La Liga, reinforcing their commitment to defending the title and challenging for honors in 2024.
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