Barcelona vs Leganés, La Liga: Match Thread, Live Updates

FULL-TIME, Barcelona 0-1 Leganés: An extremely frustrating loss in a game Barça dominated and should have won easily, but their wastefulness in front of goal cost them three huge points at home against a relegation candidate. They are still top of the table, but they’re now equal on points with a red-hot Atlético Madrid team, and the two face off next weekend.

SECOND HALF KICKOFF! Barcelona 0-1 Leganés: Back underway in Montjuïc! Let’s make the comeback, boys!

HALFTIME, Barcelona 0-1 Leganés: Barça conceded early and responded well, dominating the game and creating huge chances to equalize and take the lead. But Leganés goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic made three monster saves to keep his side in front, and the home team still has it all to do at the break.

27’ INJURY UPDATE: Yamal appears to be doing better and is staying on for now.

18’ INJURY UPDATE: Yamal is back but is not moving well and might be replaced soon.

16’ INJURY: Lamine Yamal is down and in pain after twisting the same ankle he injured earlier this season. Not good.

4’ GOAL, Barcelona 0-1 Leganés (González): Leganés take the lead as a corner-kick comes into the box and captain Sergio González heads it home. A terrible start for Barça and a dream beginning for the visitors.

KICKOFF! Barcelona 0-0 Leganés: And we’re underway in Montjuïc!

WELCOME TO THE MONTJUÏC OLYMPIC STADIUM!!! The beautiful temporary home of the world’s greatest football club in the capital of Catalonia is the site of an important La Liga match between visitors Leganés and Barcelona, who come into this one looking to return to winning ways in the league and maintain their spot at the top of the table. They will be favorites at home against a relegation candidate, but Leganés have caused the big teams some trouble this season and will look to shock the world and leave Catalonia with a famous result. This should be fun, and you’re welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!

Note: the comments will be opened only when the team news come out, because our commenter people love commenting and sometimes there are too many comments in the comments section)

LINEUPS

BARCELONA

Starting XI: Peña; Kounde, Eric, Iñigo, Balde; Casadó, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski (4-2-3-1)

Substitutes: Szczesny (GK), Astralaga (GK), Cubarsí, Araujo, Fort, Martín, De Jong, Gavi, Torre, Fermín, Ferran, Víctor

LEGANÉS

Starting XI: Dmitrovic; Altimira, Sáenz, González, Hernández; Tapia, Noupa; Munir, Cissé, Rodríguez; De La Fuente (4-2-3-1)

Substitutes: Soriano (GK), Porozo, Raba, Cruz, Brasanac, Haller, García, López, Nastasic, Chicco, Naim, Bachiller

MATCH INFO

Competition/Round: 2024-25 La Liga, Matchday 17

Date/Time: Sunday, December 15, 2024, 9pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 8pm GMT (UK), 3pm ET, 12pm PT (USA), 1.30am IST (India, Monday)

Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Montjuïc, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Referee: Alejandro Quintero González

VAR: Juan Luis Pulido Santana

HOW TO WATCH

On TV: ESPN Deportes (USA), SuperSport (Nigeria), Premier Sports 1 (UK), others

Online: ESPN+ (USA), LaLigaTV (UK), GXR World (India), Movistar+ (Spain), others

Matchday Thread Rules

We don’t have a lot of rules here, but there are a few things to keep in mind when joining our matchday threads:

Even if the referee sucks or we lose the game, watch the swearing. It’s just unnecessary. Also, don’t discuss illegal streaming links. Those who do it will be warned, and those who post links will be instantly banned. Finally, be nice to each other. This is a Barcelona community and we don’t need to offend one another.

Have fun with the game! Forever and ever, no matter the competition, VISCA EL BARÇA!