Flick’s team scored points in three rounds and is no longer the leader in lost points
Barcelona suffered a sensational defeat within its own walls from Las Palmas in the 15th round Spanish Championship – 1:2.
The favorite, who played with an absolutely combative lineup, dominated in the first half, but failed to seal the outsider’s goal. And immediately after the break, the hosts conceded – the goal was scored by Barcelona graduate Sandro Ramirez.
In the 61st minute, Hans-Dieter Flick’s team managed to convert their territorial advantage into a return goal – Rafinha scored from Pedri’s pass. But soon the team from the Canary Islands took the lead again – this time striker Fabio Silva, on loan from Wolverhampton, scored.
70% possession, 26 shots, 8 on target – all this did not even help Barcelona avoid defeat. The team of Diego Martinez, who has been in charge of UD for less than two months, showed miracles of efficiency: during the entire half, they made only two shots with a total xG of 0.13, and both turned out to be assists. One of the heroes of the meeting was another ex-Barcelona player – goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen.
It’s time to acknowledge Blaugran’s crisis – they only scored a point in the last three rounds of La Liga. Real are four points behind but have two games in hand. This resounding victory allowed the team from Gran Canaria to significantly move away from the relegation zone.
In the next round, Barcelona will play away against Mallorca, and Las Palmas will host the worst team in the championship – Valladolid.
- Spanish Championship. 15th round
Barcelona – Las Palmas — 1:2 (0:0)
Goals: Rafinha, 61 – Ramirez, 49, F. Silva, 67
Source: Sportarena
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