Real Madrid cuts gap with Barcelona
Real Madrid Closes Gap with Barcelona after 3-0 Victory over Leganes
Real Madrid closed the gap with its traditional rival Barcelona after defeating Leganes 3-0 in the fourteenth round of the Spanish Football League, today, Sunday.
Match Highlights
The Madrid team took the lead with a goal scored by Kylian Mbappe in the 43rd minute, raising the French star’s tally to 7 goals in the Spanish League and nine goals for Real Madrid in all competitions, since he joined the team in the summer of this year from Paris Saint-Germain.
Federico Valverde added the second goal for Real Madrid in the 66th minute with a low shot from a free kick on the edge of the penalty area.
Jude Bellingham completed the hat-trick in the 85th minute with a header after following up on his teammate Ibrahim Diaz’s ball that bounced off the crossbar, so the English star scored for the second match in a row.
Leganes’ Efforts in Vain
In addition to the three goals, Leganes goalkeeper Marko Dimitrovic blocked three dangerous attempts by Turkish Arda Guler over the two halves, and two clear chances against Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.
The match referee also canceled another goal scored by Mbappe in the first half as a result of offside after the intervention of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology.
Real Madrid’s Progress
With this victory, Real Madrid raised its score to 30 points in second place, reducing the gap to four points with leaders Barcelona, which tied 2-2 with Celta Vigo yesterday, Saturday.
Last season’s title holder, Real Madrid, has a postponed match against Valencia due to the flood disaster, which will be held later in the season.
Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti’s morale has also risen before a difficult test when the Spanish team will visit Liverpool at Anfield Road in the fifth round of the Champions League next Wednesday.
Leganes’ Disappointment
On the other hand, Leganes was toothless, contenting itself with one attempt by its Moroccan striker Mounir El Haddadi, who shot a ball that bounced off the crossbar, but the referee indicated offside.
Leganes did not take advantage of the ground and crowd factors to suffer its sixth loss this season, and its score froze at 14 points in 14th place.
Upcoming Matches
Leganes will be a guest at Deportivo Alves in the next round, while Real Madrid will play at its home stadium and among its fans at the Santiago Bernabeu against Getafe.
Conclusion
Real Madrid’s victory over Leganes has given the team a boost in its pursuit of the Spanish League title, and the team will look to continue its winning streak in the upcoming matches.
FAQs
* What was the final score in the match between Real Madrid and Leganes?
+ Real Madrid won 3-0
* How many goals did Kylian Mbappe score in the match?
+ 1 goal
* Who else scored for Real Madrid in the match?
+ Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham
* What is Real Madrid’s current position in the Spanish League?
+ 2nd place, four points behind leaders Barcelona
* What is Leganes’ current position in the Spanish League?
+ 14th place, with 14 points in 14 matches