November 30, (THEWILL) – Las Palmas achieved a remarkable triumph at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, defeating league leaders, Barcelona, 2-1 in a thrilling La Liga encounter on Saturday. The Canary Islands side claimed their first victory against Barcelona since 1971, breaking a long-standing drought with a performance that defied expectations.
The match began with intense back-and-forth action, as both teams created early opportunities. Las Palmas nearly opened the scoring when Sandro Ramirez sent a cross to Javier Muñoz, whose header narrowly missed the target. Barcelona responded with chances of their own, with Fermín Lopez’s tight-angle shot well-saved by goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen.
Diego Martinez’s tactical approach proved decisive when Kirian Rodríguez orchestrated a flowing move that resulted in Ramirez firing past Barcelona goalkeeper Inaki Pena. Despite Raphinha equalising for Barcelona just after the hour mark, Las Palmas maintained their attacking momentum. Fábio Silva emerged as the match-winner, skilfully volleying home his fourth away goal of the season and restoring his team’s lead.
The victory represents a significant moment for Las Palmas, propelling them five points clear of the relegation zone and highlighting their impressive away form. With five wins from seven road matches, the team has demonstrated remarkable consistency and fighting spirit in the 2024/2025 season.
Barcelona suffered their first home defeat since August, with manager Hansi Flick facing questions about his team’s performance. The loss disrupts their league leadership, offering a crucial boost to Las Palmas’ campaign and injecting further excitement into the ongoing La Liga title race.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
