Barcelona 1 Las Palmas 0 live – La Liga result as Alvaro Valles shown red before Raphinha scores winner from Joao Felix assist

Raphinha headed home a second half winner as Barcelona eventually overcame the 10 men of Las Palmas to draw back to five points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid.

With El Clasico still to come Madrid can’t afford to slip up when they face Athletic Bilbao on Sunday night.

Barcelona dominated the game and had 69 per cent possession against Las Palmas but struggled to find a breakthrough until Raphinha’s 59th minute winner, assisted by substitute Joao Felix.

Barcelona were aided by a red card for Las Palmas goalkeeper Alvaro Valles who was sent off following a foul outside the box on a surging Raphinha.

The hosts hit the bar through Robert Lewandowski before the introduction of Joao Felix gave them extra impetus.

The Portuguese star provided a chipped assist for Raphinha’s headed goal before hitting the bar himself.

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Barcelona are triumphant against a suborn Las Palmas side who were only opened up by some classy play from the hosts.

The 10 men of Las Palmas have been good opponents but are ultimately beaten.

Las Palmas are putting pressure on their hosts with Marvin seeing two crosses dealt with well by the Barcelona defence

Barcelona are trying to keep hold of the ball after being given that scare moments ago

The Barcelona man leaves his foot in on a challenge and is booked

Moleiro gives Barcelona a fright cutting inside his marker then sending a vicious effort into the side-netting.

86’ Surely after being second best for most the match Las Palmas can’t find an equaliser. The visitors have a shot charged down as they keep pushing forwards

Roque comes on for Lewandowski who is booked for taking his time off the pitch. He will now miss their next La Liga game but not La Classico

Romeu comes on for Roberto

Cardona is replaced by Ramirez for the visitors

Ramirez is replaced by Cardona

Joao Felix somehow finds the crossbar from a simple finish as Kounde crosses for Gundogan who puts it on a plate for the substitute. However, the forward sends his effort off the crossbar.

Since coming on Joao Felix has been in the middle of everything with some searching balls and crunching tackles.

He certainly makes an impact as a substitute and there were lots of call for him to start

Minutes after coming on Torres is picked out by an inviting Joao Felix cross before seeing his effort saved down low by Escandell

Munoz is replaced by Jose Campana

Moleiro comes on for Loiodice

Torres makes his return from injury and will feature for the last 20 minutes.

The hosts look in control and are looking for a crucial second goal. However, they have to be patient to find the right pass to break through a well organised Las Palmas

Martinez commits a cynical foul breaking down a Las Palmas attack.