This Saturday, Barcelona has a crucial date in Las Palmas, where they are not only fighting for the LaLiga lead but also for the chance to redeem one of their most painful defeats of the season. Hansi Flick's team has more than just three points on their mind, as the Canary Islands side were responsible for ruining the club’s 125th-anniversary celebration by defeating them 1-2 at Montjuïc on November 30. Three months after that setback, Barça seeks not only to maintain their top spot but also to avenge that defeat.

The match against Las Palmas will be a real challenge for Barça, who arrive with a strong away record. Since their loss to Real Sociedad in November, the team has maintained an undefeated streak on the road and hopes to extend that run against a team currently fighting relegation. Las Palmas is going through a tough time, with a series of negative results bringing them dangerously close to the bottom of the table.

With the competition fiercer than ever, Barcelona knows that the upcoming La Liga matches will be decisive. After Las Palmas, they will face rivals such as Real Sociedad, Osasuna, and Atlético Madrid, all of whom they lost to in the first round. This is the perfect moment to take revenge and continue their unstoppable march toward the title.

The situation in the locker room has changed since November when injuries and absences affected the team’s performance. Now, Flick has nearly a full squad, with no key players in the infirmary, allowing for greater flexibility in planning. After two weeks without midweek matches, the German coach has more options to choose his starting eleven and adjust the strategy for the upcoming challenges, including the crucial Copa semifinal clash against Atlético Madrid.

However, the main focus of this match against Las Palmas is not just the result, but reaffirming the title. With the lead at stake, a win at Gran Canaria would put pressure on Real Madrid, who will face Girona in the following round. With this victory, Barcelona would not only seek to stay on top of La Liga but also demonstrate they are ready to fight for all three competitions in this crucial final stretch of the season