Goal

List of goalscorers

O. Dembélé
32'
1 - 0
1 - 1
57'
M. Braithwaite
Luis Suárez
71'
2 - 1
L. Messi
92'
3 - 1
Press

Match report in news

End of match

End of match

  • 98'
    FT: Barcelona 3-1 Leganes. It wasn't an easy ride for the hosts, who were given a scare by Martin Braithwaite's second half equaliser. Messi's entrance with half an hour remaining proved to be a turning point, however, and he played a part in Barcelona's second and third goals as the Catalans regained control of the game.
  • 98'
    And that's pretty much the last kick of the game, as the referee blows his whistle for the last time.
  • 97'
    CHANCE BARCELONA - An outrageous outside of the boot pass from Messi releases Jordi Alba, who squares for Coutinho. He shoots, but his effort is caught by Cuellar.
  • 93'
    That goal was scored with his weaker right foot, would you believe!
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 92'
  • 92'
    GOOOOAALL BARCELONA!! It just had to be him didn't it? Messi is involved throughout a beautiful passing move, culminating in Jordi Alba setting up the little Argentine. He makes no mistake, curling the ball into the far corner. 3-1, surely all over now?
  • 91'
    Nervous moments for Barcelona fans.
  • 90'
    The fourth official signals SEVEN minutes of added time!
  • 84'
    CHANCE LEGANES - What a chance to draw level for the visitors! Michael Santos finds himself with a chance to prod home on the volley from six yards out, but is denied by a last ditch tackle.
  • 78'
    CHANCE BARCELONA - Barcelona still have the ball, but Leganes are rushing up the pitch. Its their version of the Gegenpress. Not quite as effective as Klopp's original, however, as Barcelona pass round their entire team to set up Coutinho in the penalty area. The Brazilian should really do better, his shot rolling into Cuellar's arms.
  • 77'
    SUB LEGANES - Braithwaite is replaced by Michael Santos to give Leganes fresh legs up front.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 71'
  • 71'
    GOOOOAAALL BARCELONA!! - Messi fires in a shot from range which Cuellar can only palm away. It falls to Luis Suarez, whose boot catches the onrushing goalkeeper's face as he pokes the ball home. The entire Leganes team rush to complain to the referee, who is unmoved.
  • 67'
    SUB BARCELONA - Malcom comes on for Dembele, who has been impressive today.
Injury

Injured

en Barcelona
  • 65'
    Dembele falls to the floor awkwardly, it looks like he's bent his ankle backwards there. Nasty.
Substitution

Substitution

at Barcelona
  • 64'
    SUB BARCELONA - It's a double switch! The main man is on - Messi replaces Alena. Rakitic is on too, he comes on for Arthur.
Card

Yellow card

a Barcelona
  • 60'
    YELLOW CARD BARCELONA - Leganes are away again, and Braithwaite is cynically brought down by Sergi Roberto, who receives a yellow card. Suddenly Barcelona are rattled.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Leganés en el 57'
  • 57'
    GOOOOAAALL LEGANES!! Here we go - Leganes equalise! En-Nesyri storms down the right flank, leaving Jordi Alba in his dust before squaring to Martin Braithwaite, who tucks it away.
  • 53'
    YELLOW CARD BARCELONA - Alena is booked for a late challenge on Omeruo.
  • 51'
    Messi is warming up, could we be seeing the four-time Balon d'Or winner coming on soon?
  • 48'
    CHANCE BARCELONA - Oooft that was close! Coutinho reaches the edge of the box and fires just high and wide of Cuellar's net.
  • 46'
    And we're back underway! Can Leganes equalise? Will Barcelona need to bring on Lionel Messi to put the game out of reach?
  • 45'
    HT: Barcelona 1-0 Leganes - The hosts lead in what has been an extremely one-sided half. Leganes will need to make big tactical changes at the break to get back into this one.
  • 45'
    Ironically the ball is in Barcelona's half as the referee blows the half-time whistle.
  • 45'
    No sign of Leganes getting back into this as we approach half-time. I can't even remember the last time the ball was in Barcelona's half...
  • 44'
    Dembele cuts the ball back for Coutinho, who is waiting on the edge of the penalty area. The Brazilian bends his effort just wide of the post.
  • 41'
    Luis Suarez goes down looking for a penalty. Not going to happen.
  • 37'
    That's rather put the wind out of Leganes' sails. Barcelona in complete control of the ball at the moment.
  • 34'
    That's Dembele's 8th goal in 13 starts in La Liga this season. Not too shabby.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 32'
  • 32'
    GOOOOALL BARCELONA!! Jordi Alba put in a low cross for Dembele, who hits it first time. His shot clips the post as it goes in. 1-0!
Card

Yellow card

a Leganés
  • 30'
    YELLOW CARD LEGANES - Omeruo is booked for a rough challenge on Luis Suarez.
  • 27'
    CHANCE BARCELONA - No, he can't. Leganes goalkeeper Ivan Cuellar catches his weak effort.
  • 26'
    FREE-KICK BARCELONA - Luis Suarez stands over it. Can he make up for that volley?
  • 24'
    CHANCE BARCELONA - Suarez is inspired by En-Nesyri's effort and smashes a dreadful volley at goal. It goes about a mile over the bar.
Card

Yellow card

a Leganés
  • 22'
    YELLOW CARD BARCELONA - Sergio Busquets is booked.
  • 21'
    CHANCE LEGANES - En-Nesyri with one of the worst shots you will ever see. Awful trajectory, mixed with lots of curve, means the ball goes out for a throw-in at a less advanced position than where the shot was taken.
  • 14'
    Leganes still holding firm, but for how long?
  • 11'
    Dembele goes on another mazy dribble before passing to Sergi Roberto. He's up for this one.
  • 9'
    CHANCE BARCELONA - Dembele surges down the right flank and cuts the ball back to Coutinho, whose shot is blocked. What a run that was by the young Frenchman.
Card

Yellow card

a Leganés
  • 8'
    YELLOW CARD LEGANES - Martin Braithwaite is the first to go into the book for a high challenge on Gerard Pique.
  • 1'
    And we're off!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    The teams are out, here we go!
  • PRVW
    Barcelona can go five points clear at the top of La Liga if they win today. Leganes are 14th, but only two points clear of the relegation zone. Any point earned here would be of crucial importance to them.
  • PRVW
    And remember Leganes actually won the last meeting between these two teams by a 2-1 scoreline.
  • PRVW
    Big game for Coutinho and Dembele this evening. The pair have occasionally come under criticism duing their time at Barca, and will want to impress in Messi's absence.
  • PRVW
    The Leganes players have inspected the pitch, we're all ready here for kick off in just under 30 mins...
  • PRVW
    There is a return, however, for Luis Suarez. The Uruguayan only came on as a substitute against Levante.
  • PRVW
    So, the big news there is that Lionel Messi only makes the bench for Barcelona. He started against Levante in the Copa del Rey on Thursday, and manager Ernesto Valverde is clearly wary of fatigue.
  • PRVW
    And today's visitors, Levante: Cuellar; Nyom, Rodri Tarin, Siovas, Omeruo; J. Silva, Recio, Vesga, Oscar; En-Nesyri, Braithwaite.
  • PRVW
    And now some team news, starting with the hosts, Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Roberto, Piqué, Vermaelen, Alba; Alena, Busquets, Artur; Coutinho, Suárez, Dembélé.

Info

Pre-match

20 January 2019, 20:45

Referee: De Burgos Bengoetxea | VAR: Iglesias Villanueva

Stadium: Spotify Camp Nou

  • PRVW
    Good evening and welcome to our live coverage of this evening's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Leganes at the Camp Nou!