Barcelona endured an unexpected setback in La Liga’s 15th round when Las Palmas slipped away with a 2-1 victory at Camp Nou in Barcelona. The result surprised supporters, sent a clear message to the title challengers, and reminded everyone that in this league, no fixture can be taken for granted. The afternoon featured a tense atmosphere as Las Palmas pressed high, created chances, and demonstrated clinical finishing at key moments, turning a conventional home fixture into a test of reaction and resolve for the defending champions.
The opening came when Las Palmas forward Sandro Rodríguez found the net in the 49th minute, giving the visitors the lead and forcing Barcelona to chase the game. Barcelona responded with urgency, and Rafinha struck back in the 61st minute to restore parity. The momentum seemed to tilt in the hosts’ favor, but Las Palmas answered decisively when Fabio Silva converted in the 69th minute, sealing the comeback and leaving the Catalan club with work to do in the remaining fixtures.
After this round, Barcelona remains at the top of La Liga in points but no longer has a spotless record, with 34 points from 15 matches. Real Madrid sits second, collecting 30 points from 13 games, and Las Palmas occupies a safer middle position with 15 points from 15 matches, still chasing consistency across the campaign. The league table storylines are shifting, and every result is adding texture to the early season narrative.
In the next round, Barcelona will travel to Mallorca on December 3 with kick-off at 18:15 Moscow time, listing an away assignment that will test their resilience after this setback. Las Palmas, meanwhile, will host Valladolid on December 7, with start time at 16:00 Moscow time, a match aimed at consolidating their position and building momentum for the stretch run.
This result underscores how unpredictable La Liga can be, with early-season leaders feeling pressure and the chasing pack tightening the pace. It also highlights the competitive balance across the league and the ongoing challenge for teams to sustain form across the calendar. Source: Marca