FC Barcelona vs CD Leganes Lineups, Preview, Prediction and Team News | La Liga, December 15, 2024
FC Barcelona vs CD Leganes Preview
- Tournament: La Liga
- Date: Sunday, December 15
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 PM GMT
- Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona, Catalonia.
After a thrilling victory against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League, FC Barcelona are getting ready to host CD Leganés next in La Liga 2024-25. Both sides are in completely different positions in the points table, but somehow are having a similar form in the past five league games.
FC Barcelona are topping the points table, thanks to their dominating wins since the start of the league. But the side has begun to lose points lately. In the past five games, they have drawn two, lost two, and only won. Of the 17 they have played so far, they have won 12, drawn two, and lost three. So, of the five games they have lost points in, four happened in the last five encounters.
CD Leganés are just above the relegation zone, having 15 points from 16 games. They have won only three games in the league, drawn six, and lost seven. Baffling at the ending spot, they must eye a win to come out, and it will obviously be tough against Barca, but seeing the bad spell of the hosts it might sound possible.
FC Barcelona Team News
FC Barcelona have two injured players, who have been ruled out for a long time: Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Marc Bernal. Andreas Christensen and Ansu Fati are also doubtful but can be seen making a return.
CD Leganes Team News
CD Leganes also have three players injured and out of the game: Darko Brasanac, Dani Raba, and Enric Franquesa. Valentin Rosier is suspended.
FC Barcelona vs CD Leganes Predicted Lineups
FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup:
Goalkeeper: Pena
Defenders: Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde
Midfielders: Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha
Forwards: Lewandowski
CD Leganes Predicted Lineup:
Goalkeeper: Dmitrovic
Defenders: Altimira, Sergio, Nastasic, Saenz
Midfielders: Rodriguez, Cisse; Juan Cruz, Rodriguez, Munir
Forward: Miguel de la Fuente
Head-to-Head Record
FC Barcelona and CD Leganes have met a total of nine times to date only. In those meetings, both FC Barcelona won eight games, and CD Leganes won only one match. Zero games were drawn. Records indicated that FC Barcelona have been the dominating side.
Key Players to Watch in FC Barcelona vs CD Leganes
Dani Olmo (FC Barcelona)
The versatile attacking midfielder has been a gem, aptly justifying the price tag Barca got him at despite the financial strains. He has missed a handful of games for muscle injury and some in the start for registration issues. But whenever he gets a chance, he has proved his worth.
He has constantly created chances, from multiple positions, be it as a winger, CAM or midfielder. He has also scored goals at the best of the moments. However, in the past few games he hasn’t scored, and against a defense like that of CD Leganes, this seems like the perfect opportunity to get back to scoring ways.
Munir El Haddadi (CD Leganes)
The ex-FC Barcelona player is now operating from the wings of CD Leganes, and it is expected that coach Borja Jimenez will let him start against his former side. It would be interesting to see if he can score against Barca, which by all means seems possible with the poor form Barca are hailing in the past few games.
Now, it would be interesting to see if he scores, would he celebrate? While this question can be answered when the game proceeds, it must be noted that he only has a goal in the league, so it is very vital for him to score soon and score many to save his team.
FC Barcelona vs CD Leganes Prediction
FC Barcelona are expected to win this game, not just for their strong squad or home support, but also for the high morale they have after the win against Borussia Dortmund. If the hosts manage to keep their own defense tight, CD Leganes should be prepared for a humiliation.
Predicted Score: FC Barcelona 2-1 CD Leganes
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Where to Watch FC Barcelona vs CD Leganes Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | gxr.world |
| Spain | DAZN Spain |
FAQs
Q. When is FC Barcelona vs CD Leganes?
The FC Barcelona vs CD Leganes game will be played on Sunday, December 15 at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona.
Q. Where to watch FC Barcelona vs CD Leganes live for free?
The game between FC Barcelona vs CD Leganes can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in FC Barcelona vs CD Leganes?
The predicted score for FC Barcelona vs CD Leganes is FC Barcelona 2-1 CD Leganes.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for FC Barcelona vs CD Leganes?
FC Barcelona and CD Leganes have met a total of nine times to date only. In those meetings, both FC Barcelona won eight games, and CD Leganes won only one match. Zero games were drawn.