FC Barcelona takes a step towards defending their title. Against Leganes the team manages a victory, the lead over Real Madrid is growing for the time being.
FC Barcelona celebrated their second win after the restart on their way to defending their title in the Spanish La Liga. With national goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen in the starting eleven, the Catalans won 2-0 (1-0) against CD Leganes.
The only 17-year-old “wunderkind” Ansu Fati (42nd) put Barcelona in the lead with his fifth goal of the season. Superstar Lionel Messi (69.) raised by a penalty kick.
Previously, a goal from Antoine Griezmann (65) had been taken back due to an offside after video evidence.
As a result Barca extended his lead at the top to five points by at least Thursday. Followers Real Madrid with Toni Kroos will then meet FC Valencia.