Barcelona Extends La Liga Lead with Narrow Victory Over Leganés
LEGANÉS, Spain – Barcelona edged out Leganés 1-0 on Saturday, extending their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points.The decisive goal came courtesy of an own goal by Leganés defender Jorge Sáenz, marking Barcelona’s 12th consecutive La Liga match without a loss.
Own Goal Seals Crucial Win for Unbeaten Barcelona
The victory puts Barcelona at 70 points, ahead of Real Madrid’s 63. Real Madrid will play Alaves on Sunday.
“Winning was very critically important. I am proud of what my team is doing,” Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said after the match. “We need to work on our defense and attack. But we’ve got three points and that’s what’s important.”
Tight First Half Sees Chances for Both Sides
The first half was a tightly contested affair, with Leganés nearly taking the lead when Dani Raba set up Adrià Altimira, but Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny made a crucial save.
Barcelona threatened when Jules Koundé beat Saenz to the ball but his shot whent wide of the post.
Saenz Own Goal Breaks Deadlock after the Break
The game’s only goal arrived after halftime.Raphinha‘s cross, intended for Robert Lewandowski, was deflected into the net by Jorge Sáenz.
Lewandowski, who is chasing his 100th goal for Barcelona, saw a header miss the target before being substituted.
Late Drama as Leganés Goal Ruled Out for Offside
Leganés thought they had equalized when Dani Raba headed in Adria Altimira’s cross, but the goal was disallowed due to offside.
Lamine Yamal, who came on as a substitute, combined with Ferran Torres, but the young player could not capitalize. Diego García’s long-range shot also missed the target.
Leganés Face Relegation Fight
Leganés remains in the relegation zone, sitting second from bottom with 28 points, two points from safety.
Looking Ahead: Champions league and Celta Vigo
Barcelona, unbeaten in 24 games across all competitions, will travel to Germany to face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League quarterfinal second leg on Tuesday. Barcelona won the first leg 4-0.
The team will then host celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday.
What is Barcelona’s current lead in La Liga adn how does this win contribute to it?
Barcelona Extends La Liga Lead: Q&A
Barcelona’s narrow 1-0 victory over Leganés has extended their lead in La Liga. Here’s a quick Q&A to delve deeper into the match.
What was the score and how did Barcelona win?
Barcelona won 1-0 against Leganés. The decisive goal was an own goal by Leganés defender jorge Sáenz, who deflected Raphinha’s cross into his own net.
How meaningful is this win for Barcelona?
This win is very significant. It extended their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points, and their unbeaten streak to 12 La Liga matches. they are also unbeaten in 24 games across all competitions.
Who scored the goal in the game?
There was only one goal in the game and it was an own goal by Jorge Sáenz which was a deflection off of Raphinha’s cross
What’s next for Barcelona?
Barcelona will travel to Germany to face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League quarterfinal second leg on Tuesday, having won the frist leg 4-0. Then,they will host Celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday.
How is Leganés faring?
Leganés is struggling and remains in the relegation zone, sitting second from the bottom.
What did the coach say after the game?
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick stated, “Winning was very critically critically important. I am proud of what my team is doing. We need to work on our defense and attack. But we’ve got three points and that’s what’s critically important.”
This hard-fought victory highlights Barcelona’s resilience and determination to maintain their lead in La Liga. Stay tuned for more updates on their journey!
