Sat Apr 12 18:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona Aims to Extend Liga Lead Against Struggling Leganés

**Leganés, Spain** – FC Barcelona, led by manager Hansi Flick, travels to face CD Leganés on Saturday in a crucial La Liga match. While Barcelona sits comfortably atop the table, four points ahead of Real Madrid, Leganés is battling relegation, having won only one of their last four matches.

A Barcelona victory would put immense pressure on Real Madrid, extending their lead to seven points. The scheduling favors Barcelona in the coming weeks, with several matches before Real Madrid’s, potentially allowing Barcelona to clinch the title before their upcoming Copa del Rey final. However, manager Flick acknowledges the need for squad rotation given the tight schedule of four matches in ten days.

Barcelona will be without Ter Stegen, Casadó, and Dani Olmo due to injury. Leganés will also be missing key players Enric Franquesa and Barisic. Despite their struggles, Leganés has shown the ability to challenge top teams this season, making this a potentially difficult match for the league leaders. Kick-off is scheduled for 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM MX.

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