Barcelona Edge Past Leganés to Extend Unbeaten Run and Strengthen La Liga Lead

Barcelona secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Leganés on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque, thanks to an own goal by Leganés defender Jorge Sáenz early in the second half.

This win extends Barcelona's unbeaten streak in 2025 to 24 matches across all competitions and increases their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points over Real Madrid.

Despite dominating possession, Barcelona struggled to break down a resilient Leganés defense. The decisive moment came when Raphinha's cross was inadvertently turned into the net by Sáenz in the 48th minute. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick emphasized the importance of securing three points in challenging matches, highlighting the team's fighting spirit.

With this victory, Barcelona maintains momentum in their pursuit of a potential quadruple this season, remaining contenders in La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Champions League.