Sun Dec 01 00:55:32 UTC 2024: ## Upset in Barcelona: Las Palmas Stuns Liga Leaders
**Barcelona, Spain (November 30, 2024)** – In a stunning upset, La Liga leaders Barcelona suffered their first home defeat of the season, falling 2-1 to Las Palmas at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium. The loss ends Barcelona’s eight-game winning streak at home and marks Las Palmas’ first victory in Barcelona in over 50 years.
Goals from Sandro Ramirez and Fábio Silva secured the win for the Canary Islands club, sandwiching Raphinha’s equalizer for Barcelona. Despite a strong performance from Raphinha, who expressed his focus on winning rather than individual scoring, Barcelona’s recent slump continued, with this being their third game without a victory.
This setback opens the door for Real Madrid, who trail Barcelona by four points but have two games in hand, to potentially overtake them in the La Liga standings. Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, solidified their second-place position with a resounding 5-0 victory over Valladolid, featuring a spectacular goal from Antoine Griezmann.
Las Palmas celebrated their historic win, highlighting the team’s dedication and hard work. Barcelona, celebrating their 125th anniversary, saw the debut of their new mascot, but the unexpected loss overshadowed the festivities. The match also saw Barcelona left back Alejandro Balde carried off on a stretcher following an injury.
Elsewhere in La Liga, Espanyol ended their losing streak with a 3-1 win over Celta, while Alaves and Leganes drew 1-1.
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