The Barca wants to strengthen his leadership at home, against the current bottom of
The league
. Leganés, in addition, comes from losing at home to Valladolid, in a direct duel for their aspirations.
The teams try to return to the dynamic, after the forced stoppage, due to the pandemic of coronavirus. This past weekend, LaLiga has returned and Barcelona did it in style, with a forceful victory on the field of Mallorca, 0-4. Especially important was the clarity of the triumph, because outside the
Camp Nou
It is where the Catalans have shown the most doubts. Currently, Barcelona is the leader of the classification, with 61 points to his credit. The team of Quique Setién He wants to continue the positive dynamic, and is a very favorite in his field against him. Leganes, current bottom with 23.
The game will be special to the “pepineros”, as the Leganés players are known, as well as to Martin Braithwaite. The Danish player was in the Blue and Whites' ranks until the past winter market, when Barcelona paid its termination clause. Leganés accuses his absence a lot, as well as that of El-Nesyri, who went to the ranks of Sevilla. Leganes needs to score to qualify for salvation, but the Camp Nou is surely the most difficult stadium in the competition.
The first leg was very even
, and a set piece move, in the final stretch of the match, was used by Arturo Vidal to give the Blaugrana victory, by 1-2.
When is Barça – Leganés played?
The game is played today, Tuesday June 16, at 22:00 hours.
Where to watch Barça – Leganés?
The meeting can be seen on Movistar Plus, through its channel Movistar LaLiga. In addition, it can be followed live on the Mundo Deportivo website.