Las Palmas' win over Barcelona ended a 53-year wait, with manager Diego Martinez crediting their two "brilliant Scots".
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- Las Palmas stunned Barca
- Won away for first time in a generation
- Scott McKenna and Oli McBurnie involved
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WHAT HAPPENED?
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.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Las Palmas boss Martinez has hailed the "two brilliant Scots", who he believes have made Gran Canaria their home. McBurnie has not scored in La Liga yet, but he has registered three assists, including one against Real Madrid. McKenna has made 10 La Liga starts.
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WHAT MARTINEZ SAID
Martinez told reporters when asked what the win meant to their local players: "I don’t like to differentiate. Because we are a team. We have two brilliant Scots, Oli, Scott, who feel it like they’re from Gran Canaria. For the guys who have been here a long time, it’s special, but I would highlight the team spirit, and what it means for all of us."
"For those that ask lots of questions about Barcelona too, I hope you can think about us too, have some empathy, know that this is very important for us too, and that 15 points, for us, it could mean a step towards survival for us."
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WHAT NEXT?
Las Palmas are 14th in La Liga and are next in action against lower-league Europa in the Copa del Rey second round. Barcelona face Mallorca in La Liga.
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