Lately FC Barcelona She hasn't had a good run in La Liga. At the beginning of November, she won 3-1 against Espanyol, and then suffered a slight shortness of breath. 0:1 against Real Sociedad and 2:2 against Celta Vigo are results definitely below expectations. Experts and fans began to worry a bit about the players' form. Despite everything, they hoped to return to winning ways on Saturday. And they had a great opportunity to do so, because their opponent was Las Palmas, a team currently fighting to stay in the league.
Another defeat for Barcelona in La Liga. Las Palmas too strong
The first half was quite disappointing from Hansi Flick's players. Although they had more scoring opportunities, it did not translate into the result of the competition. And so Barcelona went into the break without scoring a goal. Their opponents did not score this goal either, although they also had a few chances. However, there was a lack of effectiveness. Additionally, there was drama in the first game. Alejandro Balde received a blow to the larynx from one of his opponents and had trouble breathing. He was unable to continue competing.
The second half started badly for Barcelona, because Sandro Martinez scored in the 49th minute. The Las Palmas players launched a flawless counterattack, which Flicka's players had no chance against. And the guests did not intend to stop there. And although Raphinha equalized in the 62nd minute, Fabio Silva took the lead again a moment later. And ultimately, the visiting team won 2:1.
This is the third match in a row in La Liga in which Barcelona has dropped points. Despite everything, she remained in the lead (34 points) and it is certain that she will not lose it this round. Second place Real Madrid has 30 points, but also has played two games less. So if he wins both matches, he will overtake the Catalans in the ranking. So the situation for Flick's players becomes more complicated. Third place is occupied by Atletico Madrid (29 points), which also has not played a match yet match in the 15th round of La Liga.
La Liga table after the match between FC Barcelona and Las Palmas:
- FC Barcelona – 15 matches, 34 points, goal balance 43:16
- Real Madrid – 13, 30 points, 28:11
- Atletico Madrid – 14, 29 points, 21:8
- Villarreal – 13, 25 points, 25:21
- Mallorca – 15, 24 points, 15:13
- Athletic Bilbao – 14, 23 points, 20:13
- Osasuna Pamplona – 14, 22 points, 19:22
- Girona – 14, 21 points, 20:18
- Real Betis – 14, 20 points, 16:16
- Real Sociedad – 14, 18 points, 11:11
- Celta Vigo – 14, 18 points, 22:24
- Sevilla – 14, 18 points, 13:18
- Rayo Vallecano – 13, 16 points, 13:14
- Las Palmas – 15, 15 points, 20:26
- Lleganes – 14, 14 points, 13:19
- Getafe – 14, 13 points, 10:11
- Deportivo Alaves – 14, 13 points, 15:24
- Valencia – 13, 10 points, 13:21
- Espanyol – 13, 10 points, 12:26
- Real Valladolid – 14, 9 points, 10:27.