Leganes vs Barcelona

The Catalan powerhouse is aiming for a treble this campaign, while Leganes are fighting to stay in Spain’s top division. Currently, Borja Jimenez’s team sits in 18th place, trailing 17th-placed Alaves by two points.

Leganes have recorded six victories, 10 draws, and 14 losses across their 30 league games this season, accumulating 28 points, which keeps them in the relegation zone, two points shy of safety.

Jimenez’s squad comes into this clash following a 1-1 draw against Osasuna, a result that halted a run of three consecutive defeats. Their most recent league win was a 1-0 victory over Getafe in early March.

Remarkably, Leganes stunned Barcelona with a 1-0 win in their last meeting in mid-December. They’ll now aim to achieve an extraordinary La Liga double over Hansi Flick’s side when the teams meet on Saturday night.

Leganes have earned a solid 18 points from their 15 home matches in the 2024-25 season, but they face a formidable challenge against a Barcelona team that boasts the best away record in La Liga this term.

As the reigning Segunda Division champions, Leganes’ main objective this season has been to avoid relegation. A strong result on Saturday could significantly boost their chances of survival.

Barcelona, on the other hand, head into this game after a commanding 4-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund, with Robert Lewandowski netting a brace, and Raphinha and Lamine Yamal also finding the back of the net in a dazzling performance.

Under Flick’s leadership, Barcelona are in contention for a treble, as they’re set to face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final and currently lead the La Liga standings by four points over their arch-rivals.

Barcelona’s recent form remains strong despite a minor setback. After their nine-match winning streak in La Liga was halted by a 1-1 draw against Real Betis last weekend, the Catalans have bounced back with three consecutive away victories, netting an impressive 10 goals in those matches.

With 83 goals in 30 league games this season—20 more than rivals Real Madrid—Barcelona’s attacking prowess is undeniable. A win in their upcoming fixture could extend their lead at the top to seven points, especially since Madrid won’t play until Sunday against Alavés.

While Barcelona suffered a surprising defeat to Leganés earlier in the campaign, they have dominated the head-to-head record, winning eight of their last 10 encounters across all competitions. Their most recent visit to the Estadio Municipal de Butarque in November 2019 ended in a 2-1 victory, reinforcing their historical edge over Leganés.