Leganés vs Barcelona – April 12, 2025: Hard-Fought Victory for the Catalans
Leganés vs Barcelona – April 12, 2025: Hard-Fought Victory for the Catalans
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, Barcelona claimed a narrow but crucial 1-0 win over Leganés at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque in La Liga Matchday 31. The match was far from easy for the league leaders, as Leganés put up a tough fight throughout the 90 minutes.
⚽ Match Summary
The only goal of the game came in the 74th minute, when Raphinha delivered a perfect cross into the box, which was met by Ferran Torres with a powerful header past Leganés’ goalkeeper. Despite Barcelona’s dominant possession, Leganés defended well and created a few dangerous counterattacks.
📊 Impact on the Standings
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Barcelona: The win takes Barça up to 70 points, maintaining their position at the top of the La Liga table.
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Leganés: With this loss, Leganés remains in the relegation zone, sitting in 19th place with just 28 points.
🎙️ Post-Match Comments
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick praised his team's effort and patience, noting:
“It was a tough match, but we stayed focused and created chances. I’m proud of how we kept pushing until the breakthrough came.”
Meanwhile, Leganés coach expressed frustration over a couple of penalty claims that were waved off by the referee.
🧤 VAR and Controversy
The match was not without controversy, as Leganés appealed for two penalties in the second half. However, both were dismissed after VAR checks, sparking debates among pundits and fans alike. Expert analysis suggested the referee made the right calls in both cases.
🔍 Match Statistics
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Possession: Barcelona 72% – 28% Leganés
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Shots on target: Barcelona 6 – 2 Leganés
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Corners: Barcelona 8 – 3 Leganés
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Fouls: Leganés 13 – 10 Barcelona
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