A huge surprise unfolded at the Montjuïc Stadium, where Barcelona is trailing 1-0 at halftime to Leganés! To make matters worse, Lamine Yamal was forced off the pitch due to injury.
Barcelona faced a surprisingly difficult first half against Leganés, who lead 1-0 at the break. In the 4th minute, Sergio Gonzalez scored an unstoppable header from a perfectly taken corner by Oscar Rodriguez. This early goal caught the Blaugranas off guard and exposed their defensive weaknesses, which were severely tested by Leganés’ intense pressing.
Yamal Injured in a Tough Tackle
Despite dominating possession with 78%, Barça failed to convert several chances into goals. Leganés’ goalkeeper, Dmitrovic, made several crucial saves, including a close-range stop from Lewandowski in the 10th minute and a half-volley from Raphinha that hit the crossbar in the 33rd minute. These moments highlighted Barcelona’s struggles against a well-organized Leganés defense.
Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal was the victim of a hard tackle from Neyou. Although he returned to the field after receiving treatment in the 18th minute, the 17-year-old forward eventually requested to be substituted just before halftime.
While Leganés, who remained relatively quiet offensively after their goal, managed to withstand Barcelona’s attacks, their defense, led by Tapia, held strong. While a dominant performance from Barça was expected at Montjuïc, this first half raised serious concerns for the Blaugranas.
