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La Liga champions Barcelona will begin their new year with a trip to Gran Canaria for their clash against La Palmas on matchday 19.
La Palmas sit in ninth place in the table, whereas Barcelona sit 4th, seven points behind Real Madrid and Girona.
Match Preview
For the first time since the 2017/18 season, La Palmas have returned back to La Liga. However, their last game of 2023 ended with a defeat to Athletic Bilbao.
Despite being promoted this season, the Gran Canaria side has won seven games in 18 league matches. Moreover, they are just three points adrift of the top seven ahead of matchday 19.
La Palmas have scored just 15 goals in this campaign, and are among the lowest scorers in the league. Nevertheless, they have conceded just 15 goals, and only Real Madrid have a better record than them.
They have also defeated Atletico Madrid at home this season. A win against Barcelona would be their first win since 1991.
Countdown begins!#LasPalmasBarça, #UnityMakesLasPalmas 
pic.twitter.com/ftF4JSp0X6
— UDLP English (@UDLP_english) January 1, 2024
As for Barcelona, they will come into this game after their short winter break, which was much needed after their recent form.
The champions have won 11 games, drawn five and lost two of their 18 La Liga games. They sit 7 points behind joint-leaders Real Madrid and Girona.
Xavi’s side got a crucial 3-2 victory over Almeria, as captain Sergi Roberto scored two goals to give them an important win.
The Catalan giants have dropped points in their last two away games against Rayo Vallecano and Valencia. So, they will look to beat Las Palmas to earn all three points.
𝙏𝙃𝙐𝙍𝙎𝘿𝘼𝙔
𝙉𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏
𝙁𝙊𝙊𝙏𝘽𝘼𝙇𝙇!#𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙖𝙨𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙘̧𝙖 pic.twitter.com/sOXwIOu1Jp
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 3, 2024
La Palmas team news
Alvaro Lemos will miss the clash against Barca, whereas Fabio Gonzalez and Alberto Moleiro are doubts due to ankle and shoulder problems.
Barcelona loanee Julian Araujo will be unable to face his former side due to a clause in his loan agreement. Alex Suarez is expected to replace the Mexican international.
Saul Coco will play his final game before leaving for the Equatorial Guinea squad for the upcoming African Cup of Nations.
Barcelona team news
Pedri will be unavailable to face his former side as he is sidelined with a muscle injury that forced him to miss the win over Almeria.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Inigo Martinez, Marcos Alonso and Gavi will also miss the clash against La Palmas.
Frenkie de Jong is set to return to the midfield following a one-match suspension, while Jules Kounde and Ferran Torres are also in contention to start Thursday’s contest.
New signing Vitor Roque could also make his debut off the bench if he is registered in time.
Las Palmas vs Barcelona: Predicted line-ups
Las Palmas (4-3-3): Valles; Suarez, Coco, Marmol, Cardona; Munoz, Perrone, Rodriguez; Park, Munir, Sandro
Barcelona (4-3-3): Pena; Cancelo, Araujo, Kounde, Balde; Roberto, De Jong, Gundogan; Raphinha, Torres, Lewandowski
Prediction
Las Palmas 1-2 Barcelona
Barcelona will need to start their new year with a win if they want to compete for the La Liga title until the end. However winning against La Palmas won’t be easy as they have lost just one game at home in this campaign.
La Palmas sit in ninth place in the table, whereas Barcelona sit 4th, seven points behind Real Madrid and Girona.
Match Preview
For the first time since the 2017/18 season, La Palmas have returned back to La Liga. However, their last game of 2023 ended with a defeat to Athletic Bilbao.
Despite being promoted this season, the Gran Canaria side has won seven games in 18 league matches. Moreover, they are just three points adrift of the top seven ahead of matchday 19.
La Palmas have scored just 15 goals in this campaign, and are among the lowest scorers in the league. Nevertheless, they have conceded just 15 goals, and only Real Madrid have a better record than them.
They have also defeated Atletico Madrid at home this season. A win against Barcelona would be their first win since 1991.
Countdown begins!#LasPalmasBarça, #UnityMakesLasPalmas pic.twitter.com/ftF4JSp0X6— UDLP English (@UDLP_english) January 1, 2024
As for Barcelona, they will come into this game after their short winter break, which was much needed after their recent form.
The champions have won 11 games, drawn five and lost two of their 18 La Liga games. They sit 7 points behind joint-leaders Real Madrid and Girona.
Xavi’s side got a crucial 3-2 victory over Almeria, as captain Sergi Roberto scored two goals to give them an important win.
The Catalan giants have dropped points in their last two away games against Rayo Vallecano and Valencia. So, they will look to beat Las Palmas to earn all three points.
𝙏𝙃𝙐𝙍𝙎𝘿𝘼𝙔
𝙉𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏
𝙁𝙊𝙊𝙏𝘽𝘼𝙇𝙇!#𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙖𝙨𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙘̧𝙖 pic.twitter.com/sOXwIOu1Jp
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 3, 2024
La Palmas team news
Alvaro Lemos will miss the clash against Barca, whereas Fabio Gonzalez and Alberto Moleiro are doubts due to ankle and shoulder problems.
Barcelona loanee Julian Araujo will be unable to face his former side due to a clause in his loan agreement. Alex Suarez is expected to replace the Mexican international.
Saul Coco will play his final game before leaving for the Equatorial Guinea squad for the upcoming African Cup of Nations.
Barcelona team news
Pedri will be unavailable to face his former side as he is sidelined with a muscle injury that forced him to miss the win over Almeria.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Inigo Martinez, Marcos Alonso and Gavi will also miss the clash against La Palmas.
Frenkie de Jong is set to return to the midfield following a one-match suspension, while Jules Kounde and Ferran Torres are also in contention to start Thursday’s contest.
New signing Vitor Roque could also make his debut off the bench if he is registered in time.
Las Palmas vs Barcelona: Predicted line-ups
Las Palmas (4-3-3): Valles; Suarez, Coco, Marmol, Cardona; Munoz, Perrone, Rodriguez; Park, Munir, Sandro
Barcelona (4-3-3): Pena; Cancelo, Araujo, Kounde, Balde; Roberto, De Jong, Gundogan; Raphinha, Torres, Lewandowski
Prediction
Las Palmas 1-2 Barcelona
Barcelona will need to start their new year with a win if they want to compete for the La Liga title until the end. However winning against La Palmas won’t be easy as they have lost just one game at home in this campaign.