Barcelona’s 125th Anniversary Celebrations Marred by Shock Defeat to Las Palmas
Barcelona's 125th anniversary celebrations were cut short as they suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat at home to struggling Las Palmas. The loss, which ended Barcelona's three-match unbeaten run in La Liga, allowed Real Madrid to close the gap at the top of the table. Las Palmas took the lead against the run of play when former Barcelona striker Sandro Ramirez fired in a low shot, silencing the home crowd. Barcelona captain Raphinha leveled the score with a powerful strike, but Las Palmas regained the lead through Wolves loanee Fabio Silva, who slotted home a cool finish. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Barcelona were unable to find an equalizer. Las Palmas' goalkeeper, Jasper Cillessen, produced several impressive saves to deny the hosts, including a brilliant stop to push Raphinha's free-kick over the bar. The defeat marks Barcelona's first home […]