Olmo on target as Barca beat Las Palmas to take top spot

Barcelona moved to the top of La Liga with a 2-0 victory over Las Palmas, thanks to goals from substitutes Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres.

Olmo ended his goal drought since November, scoring in the 62nd minute after Lamine Yamal’s pass, with his shot bouncing in off the crossbar.

Torres sealed the win in stoppage time with another shot off the bar from Raphinha’s assist.

Hansi Flick’s side dominated possession but struggled to break through until the hour mark.

Las Palmas had a chance through former Barca forward Sandro, but his shot went wide. A penalty appeal for Raphinha was denied.

Earlier, Julian Alvarez’s brace helped Atletico Madrid beat Valencia 3-0, moving them within a point of Barca. Real Madrid can join Barcelona at the top if they beat Girona on Sunday.