Now it’s up to Real Madrid as Barcelona narrow the gap at the top of the league to just five points, with Los Blancos scheduled to play against Athletic Club at the Bernabeu on Sunday night.

Barcelona faced a tough challenge against a resilient and well-organized Las Palmas team, particularly after goalkeeper Alvaro Valles received a straight red card for a reckless tackle on Raphinha in the 24th minute. Despite playing with ten men, Las Palmas proved difficult to break down.

Barcelona struggled to make headway until Joao Felix was substituted early in the second half, bringing added energy and skill to the team. It was his precise pass that led to Raphinha’s goal in the 60th minute, finally breaking the deadlock.

Although there were some nervous moments towards the end, with Moliero coming close to scoring, Barcelona managed to maintain control through dominant possession.

Xavi emphasized the importance of securing nine points from the next three games to keep pace with Real Madrid. With the first hurdle cleared for the Catalan side, they are now focused on the upcoming challenges.