Barcelona will look to return to their winning ways when they host Leganes in an exciting La Liga clash this Sunday.
Barcelona are heading into this match after winning 3-2 in their Champions League outing against Dortmund. Hansi Flick’s side is currently sitting at the top position in the La Liga standings with 38 points from 17 matches they have played, just 2 points ahead of Real Madrid.
On the other side, Leganes has managed to win just one game in their last five La Liga outings. They have failed to win an away game since the start of the campaign. With 15 points from the 16 matches they have played, they are currently in the 17th position in the leaderboard.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Barcelona vs. Leganes live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this La Liga match in the U.S.:
- TV channel: —
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This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States in English language. Streaming options are available on ESPN+.
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What time does Barcelona vs. Leganes kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain and kicks off on Sunday, December 15 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Dec. 15 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Dec. 15 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Dec. 15 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Dec. 15 | 12:00 p.m. |
Barcelona vs. Leganes predicted lineups, team news
The host will miss the services of their two key players for this weekend’s contest that includes long-term absentees Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Ligament) and Marc Bernal (Ligament) will remain unavailable due to their respective injuries.
The Uruguayan international, Ronald Araujo, who was absent in the last game against Dortmund, is likely to appear for this weekend’s contest. Ansu Fati and Andreas Christensen are also now back in full training, which means they could get a chance in the starting lineup for this match.
There had been injury concerns about Raphinha’s fitness, who was forced to leave the field during the Champions League clash against Dortmund due to a muscle injury, but the Brazilian is fit and should start against Leganes.
Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Pena (GK) — Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde — Casado, Pedri — Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha — Lewandowski.
Injured: Bernal, Ter Stegen,
Suspended: None
For the visitors, Dani Raba (Muscle) and Enric Franquesa (Muscle) will remain sidelined due to their respective injuries, while Darko Brasanac (Physical discomfort) is doubtful for this contest.
Meanwhile, Valentin Rosier is suspended for this clash after picking his 5th fifth league booking of the campaign against Real Sociedad last weekend.
Jimenez can make two changes for their clash against Barcelona as Juan Cruz and Munir El Haddadi are likely to come in the starting XI.
Leganes predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Dmitrovic (GK) — Alti, Gonzalez, Nastasic, Hernandez — Tapia, Neyou — Munir, Rodriguez, Cruz — De la Fuente.
Injured: Raba, Franquesa, Brasanac (Doubtful)
Suspended: Valentin Rosier
Barcelona vs. Leganes Prediction
Barcelona is flying high with their performance in La Liga this season, but they would be disappointed with their form lately; they will also have the home advantage against Leganes.
It is worth mentioning that Barcelona manager Hansi Flick will be absent from this match after receiving a red card against Real Betis during the last weekend’s contest. This will provide a golden opportunity for Leganes to produce a tricky situation for the hosts.
- Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Leganes
La Liga fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Friday, December 13
- Real Valladolid vs. Valencia (3:00 p.m.)
Saturday, December 14
- Espanyol vs. Osasuna (8:00 a.m.)
- Mallorca vs. Girona (10:15 a.m.)
- Sevilla FC vs. Celta Vigo (12:30 p.m.)
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid (3:00 p.m.)
Sunday, December 15
- Atlético Madrid vs. Getafe (8:00 a.m.)
- Alavés vs. Athletic Bilbao (10:15 a.m.)
- Villarreal vs. Real Betis (12:30 p.m.)
- Real Sociedad vs. UD Las Palmas (12:30 p.m.)
- Barcelona vs. Leganés (3:00 p.m.)
