Barcelona survive Las Palmas scare to return top of LALIGA

Listless in the first half, lively in the second. Barcelona scored two brilliant goals in the second 45 minutes to brush past Las Palmas in their journey back to the top of the LALIGA standings.

After struggling to break down the Yellow Submarine's blockade, Dani Olmo provided a moment of brilliance in the second-half before Ferran Torres scored late to help the Blaugrana win 2-0.

Las Palmas raised their game to match the occasion, as they host the 27-time champions.. Former Barcelona player Sandro Ramírez came closest to scoring in the opening half-hour, unleashing a shot that forced Wojciech Szczesny to make a smart save.

Although the visitors enjoyed periods of dominance, they were limited to a few clear-cut chances. Lamine Yamal, in particular, wasted a promising opportunity when he skewed his shot wide from 12 yards out in a lacklustre first half. The travelling Barcelona fans, expecting a convincing response from their team, grew increasingly frustrated with the lack of urgency from their side.

However, Flick's halftime introduction of Olmo had the desired effect, as Barcelona emerged with renewed purpose after the break. Raphinha's penalty appeals were waved away, but he soon had another chance when he headed Yamal's pinpoint cross wide. 

As Barcelona continued to turn the screw, Yamal cleverly feinted his way into space before squaring the ball to Dani Olmo, who expertly placed his shot into the top corner with the help of the underside of the bar.

With Barcelona having scored the opener, the pressure seemed to lift off their shoulders. Lamine Yamal continued to dazzle the crowd with his skills. After surviving a late handball scare, Barcelona delivered a crushing blow to Diego Martínez's side when Ferran Torres smashed the ball into the roof of the net following Raphinha's pass, securing all three points for the visitors.