La Liga: Real Madrid Secures 3-0 Victory Over Leganes
In a commanding performance, Real Madrid triumphed over Leganes with a 3-0 victory at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque. This win propelled Madrid back to second place in La Liga, narrowing the gap to leaders Barcelona to just four points.
The match began with Real Madrid facing some challenges due to injuries, prompting head coach Carlo Ancelotti to make strategic changes. Federico Valverde filled in at right-back, while Raul Asencio made his full debut in central defense. Despite their adjustments, Los Blancos struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, with Leganes putting up a solid defensive front.
The breakthrough finally came in the 43rd minute when Kylian Mbappe found the net, converting a low cross from Vinicius Junior. This goal silenced the home crowd and gave Madrid a much-needed boost right before halftime.
After the break, Real Madrid picked up the pace. In the 66th minute, Valverde doubled the lead with a brilliant shot from outside the box, which curled into the bottom corner following a clever short free-kick routine. Jude Bellingham capped off the scoring in the 85th minute, heading in from close range after Brahim Diaz’s shot hit the crossbar.
Throughout the match, Leganes struggled to threaten Real Madrid, managing only four shots, none of which were on target. The defeat leaves them in 14th place, four points clear of the relegation zone, a testament to their solid campaign so far under coach Borja Jimenez.
Valverde’s performance stood out, earning him the Man of the Match award. The Uruguayan completed 56 of 59 passes and played a crucial role in both defense and attack, showcasing his versatility amidst the team’s injury woes.
Looking ahead, Real Madrid’s focus will shift to the Champions League, where they will face Liverpool next. Meanwhile, Leganes will aim to bounce back from their sixth league defeat when they visit Alaves on Saturday.
