Historic Las Palmas side beat Barcelona at home for the first time since 1971. Las Palmas coach Diego Martinez said he was pleased with his team’s collective effort as they beat leaders Barcelona 2-1. Their first home win against the Blaugrana in 53 years, Mundo Deportivo sports reported on Sunday.
Martinez took over as Las Palmas manager in early October after failing to win any of his first nine games in charge. UFABET Which led to the sacking of Luis Carrion. The 43-year-old has since improved the team significantly, winning four of his last six games. Including an upset win over the Blaugrana on home soil.
‘We are improving little by little. We just had a tough game against Mallorca and when you come here you know one mistake can cost you.’
‘When we are united, we are much better.’
“The players gave their all. Today we were rewarded with three points. Although it’s not always like that. But the team is developing more and more in the way we want. In the end, it all depends on the players,” Martinez said.
Las Palmas shattered Barcelona’s 53-year unbeaten home record against them on Saturday. As goals from Sandro Ramirez and Fabio Silva propelled the visitors to a historic win. Two Scots were involved in the win; McKenna started at centre-back, while McBurnie was introduced as a second-half substitute.