Leganes are a stubborn side, as was seen by their win against Barca earlier this season. But Hansi Flick’s team has enough quality to get past Leganes in this run of form. Hence, we expect them to win the game.
Match info: La Liga
Venue: Estadio Butarque, Leganes
Date: Saturday, 12th April 2025
Time: 8 pm Nigerian time
Barcelona will head to relegation-threatened Leganes on Saturday evening knowing that a victory would see them move seven points clear of second-placed Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga table.
The Catalan giants are chasing a treble this season, while Leganes are battling to keep their spot in Spain's top flight, with Borja Jimenez's side currently sitting 18th in the division, two points behind 17th-placed Alaves.
Head-to-head:
- Leganes have won 2 of the last 10 meetings between the two teams.
- Barcelona recorded 8 victories.
- Barcelona score 24% of their goals between the minutes 76-90.
- Leganes score 31% of their goals between the minutes 76-90.
- Leganes win 18% of halftimes, Barcelona win 56%.
- Barcelona lost 1-0 at home in the first leg.
Form:
- Leganes in the League: W-L-L-L-D
- Leganes in all competitions: W-L-L-L-D
- Barcelona in the League: W-W-W-W-D
- Barcelona in all competitions: W-W-W-D-W
Team News:
- For Leganes, Borna Barisic and Enriz Franquesa will be sidelined for this game.
- For Barcelona, Dani Olmo, Marc Bernal, Marc Andre-Ter Stegen, and Marc Casado will continue to be sidelined for this game.
Player(s) to watch:
- Daniel Raba has scored seven goals in 22 matches so far in the LaLiga 2024/2025 season. Six of the seven goals were scored at home, while he scored one goal in away games. Overall, Raba’s goals scored per 90 minutes are 0.46. Moreover, his total G/A (goals + assists) is 11 for this season. His goal involvement equates to 0.72 per 90 minutes. His non-penalty xG per 90 minutes is 0.17. Raba has been the man with the most goals and most assists for Leganes so far in the LaLiga season. His team will depend on him yet again against Barcelona.
- Raphinha has scored 13 goals in 28 matches so far in the LaLiga 2024/2025 season. Six of the 13 goals were scored at home, while he scored seven goals at away games. Overall, Raphinha’s goals scored per 90 minutes is 0.52. Moreover, his total G/A (goals + assists) is 21 for this season. The Brazilian’s goal involvement equates to 0.84 per 90 minutes. His non-penalty xG per 90 minutes is 0.51. He has been in hot form in all competitions this season. He will again be the key figure for Barcelona against Leganes.