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Barcelona Edges Leganes with Own Goal to Extend La Liga Lead

Jorge Sáenz's 48th-minute own goal secured a 1-0 victory, pushing Barcelona seven points clear of Real Madrid in the title race.

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Leganes v FC Barcelona - Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganes, Spain - April 12, 2025 FC Barcelona's Pedri in action REUTERS/Ana Beltran
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Leganes v FC Barcelona - Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganes, Spain - April 12, 2025 FC Barcelona's Jules Kounde in action with Leganes' Javi Hernandez REUTERS/Ana Beltran
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Leganes v FC Barcelona - Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganes, Spain - April 12, 2025 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in action with Leganes' Javi Hernandez REUTERS/Ana Beltran
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Leganes v FC Barcelona - Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganes, Spain - April 12, 2025 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal walks out onto the pitch before the match REUTERS/Ana Beltran

Overview

  • Barcelona's 1-0 win over Leganes was decided by an own goal from Jorge Sáenz, extending their unbeaten streak to 24 matches in 2025.
  • The victory widened Barcelona's lead in La Liga to seven points over second-place Real Madrid, who play Alaves on Sunday.
  • Leganes frustrated Barcelona with defensive tactics, including time-wasting and fouls, but ultimately fell short at home.
  • This win marked a reversal of fortunes for Barcelona, who lost to Leganes 1-0 in December during a rough patch in their season.
  • Barcelona remains on track for a potential quadruple, with key domestic and Champions League matches ahead, including a Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid.