TheSportsRush brings Leganes vs Barcelona highlights, as the Catalan giants suffered a shock 2-1 loss.
Barcelona suffered their first La Liga defeat of the season, and only second this year, as they went down to Leganes 2-1 on the sixth league match-day.
Phil Coutinho opened the goal-scoring for Barcelona with a terrific volley, but Leganes came back stronger in the second half.
Mauricio Pellegrino’s side scored two quick goals within the space of 90 seconds to take a shocking 2-1 lead in the tie. Barcelona continued to attack but couldn’t find the net.
For Leganes, Nabil El Zhar scored the first goal in the 52nd minute, and they led through Oscar Rodriguez Arnaiz a minute later. This is Legane’s first win in the current La Liga season. The club is now out of the relegation zone, and is currently 17th in the table.
Lionel Messi made his 700th appearance for FC Barcelona against Leganes, and bagged an assist with a skilful pass to Philippe Coutinho. However, the occasion was marred by the match-result.
Here are few of the tweets from the match:
