Tue Dec 03 23:32:28 UTC 2024: ## Upset in Barcelona: Las Palmas Spoils Anniversary Celebration with 2-1 Victory

**Barcelona, Spain** – La Liga leaders Barcelona suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at home to Las Palmas on Saturday, ruining their 125th-anniversary celebrations. The loss marks Barcelona’s third consecutive league game without a win, ending a previous streak of 11 wins in 12 matches.

Sandro Ramirez and Fabio Silva scored for Las Palmas, while Raphinha netted for the hosts. Despite dominating possession, Barcelona struggled to convert their chances, leaving manager Hansi Flick frustrated. “We have more than 70 percent ball possession but we’re not able to score the goals,” he admitted post-match.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid climbed to provisional second place, just two points behind Barcelona, with a resounding 5-0 victory over Real Valladolid. Antoine Griezmann’s stunning goal was a highlight of the match, which saw Atletico score 11 goals unanswered across their Champions League and La Liga fixtures this week. Diego Simeone praised his team’s performance but emphasized the need to maintain humility.

Real Madrid, currently in third place but with two games in hand, will face Getafe on Sunday. The title race remains incredibly tight, with just four points separating the top three teams.

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