Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: FC Barcelona (1st, 88 pts) held a 48-point advantage over Leganés (18th, 40 pts). Leganés's recent output outran their position: 5th on form over five rounds, 18th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.03/1.47 for Leganés and 2.68/1.03 for FC Barcelona (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.31.
Defeat had not touched FC Barcelona in 15 games, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Leganés had banked 4 of the last 15 points on offer; FC Barcelona, 13.
The head-to-head ledger counts 10 games: 2 Leganés wins, 8 for FC Barcelona, 0 draws, at 3.4 goals per meeting. The fixture leans high-scoring: 80% of meetings brought at least three goals, and both sides scored in 60%.
The venue was Estadio Municipal de Butarque, with room for 12,454 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 0-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
FC Barcelona: Jorge Sáenz (48' og)
Key stats
Possession: Leganés 34% · FC Barcelona 66% · Total shots: 6-12 · On target: 1-3 · Corners: 4-8