Barcelona secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Las Palmas at a tightly contested La Liga match on March 30th, 2024. The win keeps Barca in the hunt for a Champions League spot, while Las Palmas remains in the relegation scrap.
Match Highlights:
The game was a cagey affair with few clear-cut chances. Barcelona dominated possession but struggled to break down a resolute Las Palmas defense. The breakthrough finally came in the 72nd minute when a surging run from the veteran midfielder Ilkay Gundogan found Raphinha unmarked in the box. Jutgla coolly slotted home the winner to send the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys crowd into raptures.
Statistics:
- Possession: Barcelona (72%) vs Las Palmas (28%)
- Shots on Target: Barcelona (5) vs Las Palmas (2)
- Saves: Barcelona (1) vs Las Palmas (4)
Player Ratings:
Barcelona:
- Marc-Andre ter Stegen (7): Made a crucial save late in the game to preserve the win.
- Iñigo Martínez (8): Solid defensively and composed on the ball.Pau Cubarsí (6): Relatively untroubled but lacked attacking presence.Jules Koundé (7): Energetic down the left flank and provided good width.João Cancelo (5): Frustrating display. Gave the ball away cheaply and lacked the end product. Fermín López (6): Neat and tidy in possession but lacked a killer pass.Ilkay Gundogan(6): Quiet game by his standards but still influential. (Subbed off 70th min).Raphinha (8): Man of the Match. Controlled the midfield and created the winning goal. Lamine Yamal (6): Lively on the wing but couldn’t find a way past the Las Palmas defense. (Subbed off 80th min).Sergi Roberto (5): Ineffective upfront. (Subbed off 60th min)
- Robert Lewandowski (7): Made a telling impact off the bench.
Las Palmas:
- Alex Dominguez (8): Made some excellent saves to keep Barcelona at bay.
- Enrique Clemente (7): Composed at the back and made some crucial blocks.
- Rodrigo Ely (6): Steady performance but struggled with Barcelona’s movement in attack.
- Sergi Cardona (7): Las Palmas’ best defender on the night.
- Alberto Moleiro (6): Worked hard in midfield but lacked creativity.
- Jonathan Viera (6): Frustrating night for the captain. Couldn’t get on the ball enough.
- Benito Ramirez (5): Offered little going forward. (Subbed off 70th min).
- Erik Johansson (5): Quiet game on the wing. (Subbed off 60th min).Jesé Rodriguez (5): Ineffective upfront. (Subbed off 80th min)
- Pejiño (6): Caused some problems for Barcelona’s defense but lacked support.
What’s Next?
Barcelona will look to build on this win when they travel to face PSG next on the 10th of April for the 1st leg of the Champions League Quarter Final. Las Palmas, meanwhile, host Real Betis in a crucial relegation six-pointer.
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