Can Barcelona bounce back from their disappointing result in La Liga over the weekend? That is the question on everyone's mind, the Blaugrana gears up for their clash with Leganes on Wednesday.
Last Sunday, the defending champion played host to Girona in a thrilling Catalan derby. While most had Messi and Co. down for the win, the away side shocked the Spanish giant in the 2-2 draw, with a Gerard Pique's equalizer spoiling there shot at leaving Camp Nou with a memorable victory.
Fortunately for Barcelona, they take on a Leganes side that is struggling for wins. Wednesday's opponent boasts only a single point after five rounds in the new season and has conceded a staggering 10 goals.
This could thus result in a free-scoring game for the likes of Suarez and Messi. The latter leads the Pichichi race so far thanks to his five goals, having scored the opener in the 2-2 weekend draw.
Valverde is tipped to make changes to his starting eleven, starting in defense. Clement Lenglet is suspended for this game after receiving a straight red in their previous tie. Rotation in midfield appears inevitable, as Rakitic and Coutinho will likely return to the lineup.
This tie will be a golden chance for Barcelona to extend their lead in La Liga. Real Madrid is tied on points with the Catalan giant, but the Blaugrana's closest rival faces tough tests in their next two league games, taking on Athletic Bilbao and then Atletico Madrid. It's up to Valverde's men to seize this opportunity.
Match facts
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These two sides have met four times in La Liga, with Barcelona winning on all occasions.
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The Blaugrana has conceded only three goals in those four encounters but has netted a whopping 13 times.
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The Catalan giant is undefeated in 23 of their last 24 away matches.
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