Barcelona Extends La Liga Lead with 1-0 Victory over Leganés

FC Barcelona clinched a vital 1-0 victory over Leganés in a tightly contested La Liga match, extending their lead at the top of the table to seven points ahead of Real Madrid. The only goal of the match came from an unfortunate own goal by Leganés defender Jorge Sáenz shortly after halftime, redirecting a cross from Raphinha into his own net. Despite Barcelona's dominance in possession, Leganés created several scoring opportunities, showcasing their resilience against the league leaders. Coach Hansi Flick praised his team's fighting spirit, especially highlighting a crucial late tackle by Iñigo Martínez that prevented an equalizer. The win marked Barcelona's 24th consecutive unbeaten game, as they aim for a historic treble this season. However, the victory was marred by an injury to left-back Alejandro Balde, who may be sidelined for up to two weeks.