Real Madrid slipped up on vital points as Las Palmas held them to a 1-1 draw at the Gran Canaria. The Los Blancos saw their victory snatched away as despite controlling the game; they could not break a disciplined Las Palmas side.
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Las Palmas Takes the Lead
A. Moleiro of Las Palmas had a surprising opener in the 5th minute. This came from an easy finish by the midfielder after a defensive oversight had been committed by Real Madrid, a goal that gave the visitors an unlikely lead. The Real Madrid defense at times looked fragile and gave Las Palmas several scary moments.
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Vinícius Jr. Rescues a Point for Real Madrid
Real Madrid got the equalizing goal they were hoping for in the 69th minute, as Vinícius Jr. did his job from the penalty spot. The Brazilian winger kept his cool and sent the goalkeeper in the wrong direction to make it all square. Upon VAR check, the foul occurred inside the box, and the home team was allowed to convert the penalty.
Las Palmas Defense Hides
The encounter saw Alex Suarez, capt lead the visitor's disciplined, unruffled, and tenacious defense. Real Madrid's attacking moves were soaked by timely tackles and good positioning by Palmas. Many times Madrid attackers were pushed to try their luck from outrageous ranges.
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Real Madrid will feel anxious about the draw since they let go of some precious points in the championship race. On the contrary, Las Palmas will feel grateful to have had one point off one of the big names in La Liga. If Real Madrid wants to escape the same way they did in this match, then they need to do better with regard to their finishes.
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