Leganes stunned Barcelona with two goals in 69 seconds to come from behind and hand the champions a first LaLiga defeat of the season.
Match Events
6' Dembele's long shot hits the side-netting
We have the first shot of the game. Dembele cuts inside from the left wing, finds some space and fires a low shot at goal, looking for the near post. However, it goes just wide, rippling the side netting.
12' GOAL! Leganes 0-1 Barcelona (Coutinho)
Barca lead 1-0! Messi picks out Coutinho on the edge of the box, the Brazilian takes a touch and then fires a powerful volley into the corner of the net, which was dipping all the way and caught the Leganes keeper by surprise. However, it is a superb volley!
16' Unreal Messi curler hits the woodwork
Messi with a terrific curling effort from the edge of the box, it looks to be heading into the top corner, but he is denied by the crossbar! Brilliant by Messi. The hosts are struggling to cope with the Argentine at the moment.
52' GOAL! Leganes 1-1 Barcelona (Zhar)
Leganes are level, it's 1-1! El Zhar with the equalising goal after a quick counter down the left wing. Silva beats the offside flag and whips a deep cross into the box for El Zhar who beats Vermaelen to the ball and powers his header into the back of the net.
53' GOAL! Leganes 2-1 Barcelona (Rodriguez)
Another defensive error by Barcelona which allows Leganes through and they capitalise on the opportunity, two goals in a minute! It comes from a hopeful ball over the top by Leganes, with Youssef chasing it down, but Pique gets his clearance all wrong, firing the ball straight into the path of Rodriguez in the area, who just had Ter Stegen to beat and he fired it into the back of the net.
Match Reports
Quickfire goals from Nabil El Zhar and Real Madrid loanee Oscar Rodriguez stunned Barcelona and handed Leganes a shock 2-1 LaLiga win.
Barca had gone in front through Philippe Coutinho's fine 12th-minute touch and volley and looked in control until the home side struck in quick succession at a boisterous Butarque.
El Zhar set the turnaround in motion with a thumping back-post header soon after half-time and it was Rodriguez who capitalised on Gerard Pique's dreadful error before Barca had been given time to take stock.
Line-ups
Leganés XI: Zhar, Iván Cuéllar, R.Pérez, Juanfran, Jonathan Silva, Bustinza, R.García, Rodrigo Tarín, Vesga, Y. En-Nesyri, O.Rodríguez
Subs: Nyom, Jon Serantes, Michael Santos, Carrillo, D.Rolán, S.Merino, Gumbau
Barcelona XI: L. Messi, T. Vermaelen, Piqué, I. Rakitić, Sergio Busquets, Philippe Coutinho, M. ter Stegen, S.Roberto, S. Umtiti, Munir, O. Dembélé
Subs: L. Suárez, Vidal, Jordi Alba, Jasper Cillessen, Semedo, Arthur, Malcom
Sterzil
309
Messi should get he's beards back! that might be d reason behind all this
GlennM
210
you won't win until you shoot. Barca first shoot come in 80th minute in second half. Possession won't win u a game but goals will. and honestly this was the worst performance from Messi I have ever seen. VERY POOR
rahinnikel
149
Barce now😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
siebeimnpu
136
No beard is a curse [Cry][Cry][Cry][Cry][Cry][Cry][Cry]
Daniel_Illa
132
The bottom of the table beat the top of the table........ I can't explain
horlayinka
99
Messi go get your beard back.....
wmj21
97
Leganes are one of the two teams to have won against both Barcelona and Real Madrid in 2018 in all competitions, alongside Espanyol.
EstebanNava907_RMA
82
hurry Messi it's half off!!!!
xforce
79
"You shall not pass!" the goal keeper said
hjtheviper
78
lenglets red card really affecting Barca lol
Phrankiee
71
For a team that conceded only 9 goals last season.. just now it’s 7 goals and counting. They just lack a perfect squad mix
BarcelonaManCityFC
67
Congratulations to Leganes for an amazing display. Well I’m clearly disappointed about how we played. Vermaelan was all over the pitch as a LB. Busquets kept passing to the opponents and the others were just not good today. Coutinho is just amazing, even thought we didn’t get the win, he shows that he is worth 150 mil. And he is worth of being a Blaugrana! CMON BARCELONA! WE CAN DO IT NEXT TIME!!
Michael Dk
66
Can someone Explain me what is Piqué Still Doing in the Starting XI ?[Sadtolook]
Sterzil
65
first time in over six years Barcelona have conceded two quick goals against a lower team!! One point in their last two games
jackknife
59
ok it's time now
lopacdkn
40
Leganes were too much for Barcelona on the light. I really don't know what happened to Barca, but they looked bewitched, they were no where in the second half as Leganes showed more hunger and determination. Barcelona must have learnt a hard lesson tonight, they were complacent in the first half and reluctant to get plural goals early on - an offence they're often guilty of. But Leganes had resolved not to fear nor over respect no one, not even Leo. And there doggedness paid off. Congrats to Leganes for a well deserved historic win. Now it's time for Real Madrid to climb the top of the Laliga table for the first time in as many months.
Mosisco
36
Barca will find it difficult to win this season until we solve three problems; 1. The defence - Only Umtiti is authentic, Pique loses concentration sometimes, Roberto is not a RB, Alba is fast but not strong enough. Semedo is decent. Vermaleen??? 2. The Coach - He looks lost during crucial moments and sometimes makes wrong decisions. 3. Team mentality - The teams that drew or won against Barca always put up more effort and fighting spirit May I also add that it’s time to think of another young and sharp striker. Suarez has not scored in how many games now. How long should we continue to rely only rely on Messi?
IndikaAsiriSR4
29
Pique Be Like😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
meocemnort
12
Messi should get he's beards back! that might be d reason behind all this
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