Barcelona's 125th anniversary celebrations turned sour as Las Palmas pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
The defeat didn't only marked Barca's first home loss to Las Palmas since 1971 but also extended their winless streak in La Liga to three matches, raising questions about the team's form.
Former Barcelona striker Sandro Ramírez opened the scoring early in the second half, silencing the home crowd with a clinical finish. Raphinha briefly lifted Barca's spirits with a brilliant equaliser, displaying his captain's grit with a low drive past the keeper.
However, the joy was short-lived as Fabio Silva, on loan from Wolves, capitalised on a precise pass from Javi Muñoz to restore the visitors' lead.
Barcelona, despite dominating possession and registering 26 attempts, struggled to convert their chances into goals. A whipped free-kick from Raphinha came agonisingly close, but Las Palmas' defence and goalkeeper stood firm. To add to their woes, Alejandro Balde was stretchered off in the first half, leaving fans concerned.
As Real Madrid prepare to take on Getafe on Sunday, could Barcelona's lead at the top of the table slip away even further? With their recent struggles, questions loom over Hansi Flick's ability to steer his side back to winning ways before the gap narrows further.
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