Barcelona 0-1 Leganes: Flick Faces Losing Top Spot

Barcelona's early-season brilliance under Hans-Dieter Flick has faded, with the team securing just one victory in their last six La Liga matches. The latest setback came with a 1-0 loss at home to Leganes, intensifying their ongoing crisis.

The match began unfavorably for Barcelona. In the fourth minute, a corner delivered by Óscar Rodríguez found Sergio González, whose powerful header beat goalkeeper Alex Pena, giving Leganes an early lead.

Despite dominating possession—holding 78% throughout the match—Barcelona struggled to penetrate Leganes' resolute defense. A notable opportunity arose when Robert Lewandowski received a pass from Raphinha, but the Polish striker's attempt was thwarted by the goalkeeper.

Adding to Barcelona's woes, young talent Lamine Yamal suffered an injury scare in the 18th minute. Although he continued playing, his performance appeared hampered, limiting Barcelona's attacking options.

In the second half, Barcelona's efforts to equalize were in vain. A potential penalty following a collision between Raphinha and a Leganés defender was dismissed after a brief VAR review. Late in the game, a well-coordinated play between Fermín López and Jules Koundé nearly resulted in a goal, but Koundé's shot narrowly missed the target.

This defeat leaves Barcelona level on points (38) with Atlético Madrid, having played one more game, and just one point ahead of Real Madrid. The precarious position raises concerns about their ability to maintain their lead in the league.