Barcelona Faces Las Palmas in Crucial La Liga Clash

LAS PALMAS, Spain — The FC Barcelona football team prepares to face Unión Deportiva Las Palmas in a crucial La Liga match on February 22, 2025. After a trophy-less 2023-2024 season, the Catalan club is looking to rebound under new coach Hansi Flick. The match marks the 25th round of La Liga, where Barcelona sits atop the standings.

Despite their recent form, Barcelona has struggled against adversity this season, having narrowly defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in their last outing. Now, they aim to solidify their lead against a relegation-threatened Las Palmas at the Gran Canaria Stadium, where kickoff is scheduled for 21:00 CET.

Barcelona enters the match as the league leaders, boasting a record of 8 wins and 1 draw in their last nine away games, scoring an average of 3.44 goals per encounter. Their only loss in 2025 came against Las Palmas during a previous encounter in November at the Montjuïc Stadium, where they fell 1-2.

“We need to forget the past and focus on the future,” said Barcelona midfielder Pedri. “It’s important to start strong and maintain our lead in the league. Our goal is clear: we want to win the title this year.”

Las Palmas, on the other hand, has been at the bottom of the standings, having recorded their worst start in the 21st century. They have only secured one point so far this calendar year, making this match vital for their hopes of survival in the top tier. Coach Diego Martínez highlighted the need for his team to rise to the occasion.

“Every game is a new opportunity,” Martínez stated. “We believe we have the potential to cause an upset against Barcelona, especially with our home fans behind us.”

The available squad for Las Palmas sees the return of key players such as Sandro and Dario Essugo, both of whom will play crucial roles in their attack alongside offensive threats Moleiro and McBurnie. However, Las Palmas will be without key players due to suspensions and injuries, including Fábio Silva and Hugo Rodallega.

For Barcelona, Hansi Flick has made a few adjustments to his starting lineup, deploying a strong offensive formation of Szczesny; Koundé, Eric García, Cubarsí, and Balde in defense; and a midfield comprising Casadó and Pedri. Star striker Robert Lewandowski is set to lead the attack, aiming for his 21st goal of the season, which could further solidify his position as the league’s top scorer.

The current circumstances set the stage for an exciting match-up this evening as both teams strive to assert their respective objectives. Barcelona looks to extend its unbeaten streak, while Las Palmas fights to escape the relegation zone. Fans expect a thrilling encounter with much at stake for both sides.