Barcelona Aims to Regain Momentum Against Las Palmas in LaLiga Clash

Barcelona is set to face UD Las Palmas in a crucial LaLiga match on Saturday, November 30, at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. This game marks the first of several matches celebrating FC Barcelona‘s 125th anniversary, which falls on November 29. The celebration will include various festivities, such as the presentation of the winning anthem for the anniversary, historical content on the video scoreboard, and special 125th anniversary jerseys.

After a couple of disappointing results in LaLiga, including a loss to Real Sociedad and a draw against Celta Vigo, Barcelona is eager to get back on track. The team currently leads the league but has seen its advantage over Real Madrid shrink to four points. A midweek 3-0 victory over Stade Brestois in the UEFA Champions League has boosted the team’s confidence, and they are expected to capitalize on this momentum against Las Palmas, who are currently 17th in the league.

Hansi Flick‘s lineup is expected to include key players returning from injury, such as Lamine Yamal, the 2024 Golden Boy winner, and Ferran Torres. However, neither is likely to start, with Yamal potentially seeing his first minutes since recovering from an ankle injury. The predicted starting lineup includes Iñaki Peña in goal, Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde on the wings, Pau Cubarsí and Íñigo Martínez in central defense, and a midfield trio of Gavi, Pedri, and Frenkie de Jong. Raphinha and Dani Olmo will play on the wings, with Robert Lewandowski as the key striker.

Las Palmas, under Diego Martínez, will look to exploit any weaknesses in Barcelona’s defense, despite their own struggles this season. The visitors are expected to start with a lineup that includes former Premier League defender Scott McKenna and Wolves loanee Fabio Silva up front.

The match kicks off at 13:00 GMT (08:00 ET) and will be refereed by Adrian Cordero Vega, with Mateo Busquets Ferrer handling VAR duties. Barcelona’s strong home record against Las Palmas, coupled with their recent Champions League win, makes them favorites to secure a victory and maintain their lead in LaLiga.