Barcelona Edge Past Leganés: Title Hopes Strengthened
Barcelona moved a step closer to securing the La Liga title with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Leganés at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque on April 12, 2025.
The only goal of the match came early in the second half when Leganés defender Jorge Sáenz deflected a cross from Raphinha into his own net. Despite Leganés’ best efforts, including a disallowed equalizer and a close chance from Adria Altimira, Barcelona held on for all three points.
This crucial win extended Barcelona’s lead at the top of the La Liga table to seven points over second-placed Real Madrid, who have a game in hand. With only seven games remaining, Barcelona is now in a commanding position to win their first league title in years.
Barcelona’s unbeaten league run has now stretched to 13 matches, showing solid form at just the right time. The victory not only boosts their title hopes but also gives them momentum heading into the Copa del Rey final and UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
With a series of big matches ahead, including a pivotal clash against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League and the upcoming Copa del Rey Final against Real Madrid, Barcelona will need to maintain their focus to seal the deal on the domestic front.
