- Date and Time: December 15, 21:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona
Barcelona’s last few weeks have been more stressful for fans than expected, with Hansi Flick finding it challenging to inspire his team. Barça narrowly avoided a disaster at the Signal Iduna Park with a 3-2 win against Dortmund but didn’t convince the masses.
Raphinha scored first in the 53rd minute, but Serhou Guirassy equalised twice for Dortmund, as Ferrán Torres scored a brace to make it 3-2. Flick’s team were unable to control the match, leading to Dortmund frequently breaking through Barcelona’s highline.
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— Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 11, 2024
In La Liga, Barça dropped points against Real Betis despite Raphinha and Torres scoring, as Assane Diao scored in the game’s final minutes.
Despite all the apparent struggles, Barcelona remain second in the Champions League and first in La Liga. Two matches still await the Catalans: this week’s match against Leganés and by third-placed Atlético de Madrid three days before Christmas.
Leganés
Leganés aren’t famous for entertaining the crowds with their mid-block, but it’s rare for promoted sides to do so in La Liga. They sit in 17th place after 15 games, two points ahead of Espanyol. They aren’t in the relegation zone yet, but Espanyol could overtake them should they win their postponed match against Valencia.
Los Pepineros have only won three games this season in La Liga. They defeated Las Palmas on the second matchday (2-1) and had to wait two months for their second win, a 3-0 victory against Celta Vigo. Two weeks later, Leganés took advantage of Sevilla’s red card to claim the win (1-0).
Atardecer en Butarque>>>>>anything else pic.twitter.com/V1tbADcyyg
— C.D. Leganés 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@CDLeganes_en) December 12, 2024
One of the season’s biggest disappointments was Sébastien Haller’s lack of adaptation. Previously a star at Dortmund, he has tasted the bench more than once, saying Leganés’ style is an issue for him.
Bet hereBarcelona vs Leganés Prediction
- Prediction: Barcelona to win
- Odds: 1.12 (22Bet)
- Score Prediction: Barcelona 3-0 Leganés
Barcelona usually thrive against lower-quality teams, but they’ll need to sharpen up to keep their leader spot. They often struggle against teams comfortable in mid-blocks as their counter-attacks dismantle their offside trap.
It’s unlikely for Barcelona to lose, given that Leganés often struggle to score goals, but a draw would harm Barça’s chances in a three-horse title race with Real and Atlético de Madrid.
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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 13, 2024
These compact blocks usually require individual quality to be dismantled, as has been the case with Lamine Yamal throughout the season. At the same time, this would be the only game allowing Hansi Flick to rotate a tired XI, which will face Atlético de Madrid six days later.
However, the team cannot afford to drop more points, registering only one win in the last five encounters in La Liga.
Barcelona vs Leganés Betting Tip
- Pick: Lamine Yamal to score
- Odds: 2.6 (22Bet)
While Robert Lewandowski has struggled to make an impact in the last few matches, Lamine Yamal consistently bails out his team with his effortless passes. Matches opposing Barcelona to unambitious mid-blocks are perfect for Yamal, who can take on multiple defenders at once to find his teammates.
Lamine is on a streak. His trivela moves have become a trademark. Few defenders have managed to stop him, which is why he’s likely to find himself on the scoresheet against Leganés.
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