Raphinha scored his fifth La Liga goal this season, breaking his 7-week goal drought and leading Barcelona to a 1-0 victory over 12th-placed Las Palmas. Barcelona reduced the gap to league leaders Real Madrid to five points, keeping the pressure on in the title race. Las Palmas faced an uphill battle after their goalkeeper, Alvaro Valles, was sent off, making it easier for Barcelona to capitalize on their numerical advantage. Joao Felix, a substitute, played a crucial role in setting up Raphinha for the only goal of the game with a well-placed header. Barcelona almost paid the price for the missed chances, but Las Palmas’ late attempt to grab a draw narrowly missed. The win puts Barcelona in a strong position to challenge Real Madrid for the La Liga title, as they try to regain the championship they lost to Barcelona last season. Real Madrid will aim to extend their lead over Barcelona when they take on Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.
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