Barcelona will be eager to get back to winning ways in La Liga as they welcome Las Palmas to Camp Nou this Saturday afternoon.
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The Catalan giants, under Hansi Flick’s management, have experienced a slight dip in form, collecting just one point from their last two league matches.
Despite this, they remain at the top of the La Liga standings, four points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, who hold a game in hand.
Las Palmas, meanwhile, sit precariously in 17th place, just two points above the relegation zone.
Match Preview
Barcelona’s recent form has been shaky by their standards. A 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad and a dramatic 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo—where they squandered a two-goal lead—have put their dominance under scrutiny.
Marc Casado’s late red card in the Vigo clash played a significant role in the dropped points, but the team remains four points clear at the summit.
The Catalans will take confidence from their recent 3-0 win over Brest in the Champions League, a result that keeps them competitive in Europe.
Domestically, Barcelona have been invincible at Camp Nou this season, winning all five of their home league fixtures.
Las Palmas face an uphill battle, given their poor record against Barcelona. The Canary Islanders haven’t defeated the Catalan club in La Liga since 1986 or at Camp Nou since 1971.
However, under the guidance of Diego Martinez, Las Palmas have improved significantly, with four wins in their last six games pulling them out of the relegation zone.
Team News
Barcelona
The hosts are set to receive a major boost with the return of 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, who has recovered from an ankle injury. Ferran Torres is also likely to make the squad.
However, Ronald Araujo, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ansu Fati, Andreas Christensen, and Marc Bernal remain sidelined. Casado is unavailable due to suspension, paving the way for Frenkie de Jong to feature in midfield.
Gavi may see limited minutes as his fitness is carefully managed.
Las Palmas
Diego Martinez has a fully fit squad at his disposal. Sandro Ramirez is expected to lead the attack against his former club, supported by Fabio Silva, who has scored three times in his last five La Liga outings.
The lineup is likely to remain consistent, with no fresh injury concerns.
Predicted Lineups
Barcelona (4-2-3-1):
Pena; Kounde, Cubarsi, I. Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Las Palmas (4-2-3-1):
Cillessen; Rozada, Suarez, McKenna, Munoz; Essugo, Campana; Sandro, K. Rodriguez, Fuster; F. Silva
Prediction
Given Barcelona’s dominance at home and Las Palmas’ struggles on the road, it’s hard to see anything other than a comfortable victory for the league leaders.
The visitors have shown resilience under Martinez, but Camp Nou is a fortress, and Flick’s side will be determined to bounce back from their recent setbacks.
