In a tightly contested La Liga clash at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Barcelona narrowly edged past Leganes with a 2-1 victory, extending their lead at the top of the table to seven points.
Despite the league leaders entering the match as heavy favorites, Leganes showed resilience and tactical discipline, making life difficult for Xavi’s men. The home side struck first with a well-worked goal midway through the first half, sending shockwaves through the visiting camp.
Barcelona responded with composure, gradually asserting their dominance in possession. Their persistence paid off just before halftime when Robert Lewandowski converted a low cross from Raphinha to level the score.
The second half saw Barcelona turn up the pressure, but Leganes defended resolutely. The breakthrough came in the 78th minute, courtesy of substitute Lamine Yamal, whose curling effort from the edge of the box left the goalkeeper rooted to the spot.
With this crucial win, Barcelona now sit seven points clear of their closest rivals, solidifying their position in the title race. The victory also marks their sixth consecutive league win, showcasing the squad’s growing confidence and consistency.
Barcelona will look to carry this momentum into their next fixture, while Leganes can take pride in a spirited performance despite the result.
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