Barcelona battled to a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Las Palmas in La Liga and will now prepare to face Real Sociedad on March 2nd at the Luis Companys Stadium. This win boosts Barcelona’s points to 54, keeping them at the top of the league standings, while Las Palmas remains in 17th place with 23 points.
According to the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, several tactical decisions influenced the match’s outcome. German coach Hansi Flick played a crucial role in securing the win, helping Barcelona reclaim the top spot in La Liga.
A standout performer was Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, whose brilliant saves ensured Barcelona kept a clean sheet. Flick praised Szczesny’s contributions, emphasizing that his impact extends beyond just this match and that he deserves more recognition for his consistency.
Spanish star Dani Olmo received widespread acclaim for his superb goal, which gave Barcelona the lead. Flick, who had previously benched Olmo in recent games, assured that his outstanding performance against Las Palmas would earn him a return to the starting lineup.
Meanwhile, Flick opted to leave Fermin Lopez out of the starting XI, citing his lackluster performances early in matches. However, he acknowledged that Lopez made a more positive impact when coming off the bench.
In a surprising move, Barcelona president Joan Laporta visited the locker room to personally commend Dani Olmo. Laporta emphasized Olmo’s importance to the team and urged Flick to include him in the starting lineup for future matches, recognizing his potential as a key player for the season.
