FC Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory over UD Las Palmas on February 22, 2025, at the Estadio de Gran Canaria, reclaiming the top spot in LaLiga. The match remained goalless until the 62nd minute when substitute Dani Olmo scored, assisted by Lamine Yamal. Ferran Torres added a second goal in stoppage time, capitalizing on a defensive error by Las Palmas. This win elevated Barcelona to 54 points, one ahead of Atlético Madrid, with Real Madrid trailing by three points but with a game in hand. citeturn0news18
The match was not without controversy. Lamine Yamal suffered a harsh tackle from Álex Muñoz, which the referee did not penalize. Post-match, Yamal shared an image of his injured foot on social media with the caption, “¡No es falta!” (“It’s not a foul!”), highlighting his frustration with the officiating. citeturn0news17
This victory was particularly significant for Barcelona, as they had previously lost to Las Palmas in November, a defeat that had cost them the league lead at the time. Manager Hansi Flick’s strategic substitutions, including introducing Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres, were pivotal in securing the win and maintaining their position at the top of the table. citeturn0news16
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