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This next weekend, La Liga rivals Barcelona and Leganes will meet face to face. The match between Hansi Flick's squad and Borja Jiménez's squad is set to begin at 9 pm Nigerian time on Sunday and will take place at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
Previous Matches and head-to-head
One of the most storied clubs in the world, Barcelona, has found fresh life under the tutelage of manager Hansi Flick. After Flick was named head coach of Barcelona in the summer of 2024, the Blaugrana dominated in Spain and Europe until very recently.
Real Madrid, the reigning champions and archrivals of the Blaugrana, are closing the gap quickly on them in La Liga. With 17 games under their belts, Barcelona has amassed 38 points. Madrid has 36 points, putting them in second place. The team coached by Carlo Ancelotti has participated in 16 matches. With 12 points after five games, Barcelona is in sixth place in the UEFA Champions League Stage standings, six points behind leaders Liverpool.
On Wednesday night, Barcelona will compete away from home in the UEFA Champions League against Borussia Dortmund. La Liga follows this match against Leganes at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys this weekend. Following a 5-1 thrashing of Real Mallorca away from home in La Liga, Flick's squad fought to a 2-2 draw with Real Betis in Andalusia last weekend.
The tiny Spanish club Leganes is content with their place among La Liga's 20 clubs. Their 2024–25 campaign saw them promoted to Spain's top division after winning the Segunda Division championship the previous year.
As the season ends, Leganes faces the prospect of being relegated to the second division of Spanish football, as many had predicted. After 16 games in La Liga, Borja Jiménez's squad has 15 points, only two more than the bottom three. Right now, they're ranked seventeenth.
After losing their league encounter at home to Real Sociedad 3-0, Leganes will face Barcelona in La Liga. Following a 1-1 draw with Alves in La Liga, they won the Copa del Rey on penalties away from home against CD Estepona.
Barcelona vs Leganes Team News
The 4-3-3 configuration is the most probable starting lineup for Barcelona vs Leganes.
The host team's starting keeper, Inaki Pena, will face opposition defenders Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, and Alejandro Balde. The midfield trio will consist of Pedri, Marc Casado, and Dani Olmo. Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal will make up the front trio.
When facing Barcelona, Leganes will likely start with a 4-2-3-1 configuration.
The visiting team's keeper is Marko Dmitrovic. They will likely start Valentin Rosier, Sergio Gonzalez, Matija Nastasic, and Javi Hernandez up forward. The two holding midfielders on the pitch are Yvan Neyou and Renato Tapia.
Diego Garcia, Oscar Rodriguez, and Seydouba Cisse are the three offensive midfielders most likely to start. Miguel de la Fuente will head Leganes' starting lineup.
Our Predictions
Barcelona to win 3-0 @ 6.35 on Sky247.ng.
Barcelona may not have been playing well lately, but they still outclass Leganes and are doing considerably better overall. This La Liga match is set to be a resounding victory for the Blaugrana.
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