Madrid, Spain – For the first time in La Liga history, Leganes don catch Real Madrid by surprise, as dey lead for the match happening on March 29, 2025. Despite all expectation, Leganes pull them own weight with a last-minute goal putting them ahead in a thrilling encounter.
As early as the first half, Real Madrid dey trigger tension with Kylian Mbappe attempting several shots but to no avail, with a highlight being a fierce strike wey Marko Dmitrovic save with sharp reflexes. E don clear say the Leganes goalkeeper ku dem undermine him form, stifling the attack from Madrid.
As di match dey unfold, it become low key after Brahim Diaz mistakenly lose ball, allowing Dani Raba to slot home from close range. E no be wetin anybody expect as Leganes shock the Santiago Bernabeu crowd, putting the home fans in disbelief.
“We dey press their defense well,” Leganes coach Borja Jimenez talk. “Our strategy be to catch dem off guard, and e work well for us today.”
Despite pressure mounting from Madrid as dey scramble for an equalizer, Madrid’s frustrations grow when Diego Garcia quickly grabs another goal for Leganes not long after. E be like say dem don find rhythm, but Real Madrid finally responded with a penalty goal from Kylian Mbappe. Weh dey try bring di game back to life.
“I no fit believe di way e dey happen. We are supposed to dey dominant, yet Leganes dey make things so complicated,” Luka Modric express disappointment after the match. “We need better conversion in front of goal.”
Di back-and-forth intensity don make fans dey enjoy di drama, as Madrid continues to miss clear chances. Brahim Diaz try restore balance but miss again, showing dat Real Madrid urgently need to find their form as dey chase di title.
“We no go lie, we don dey under pressure, but we go use this form to push for di next matches,” Kylian Mbappe comment post-match, adding, “Leganes show wetin we dey miss do.”
With this victory, Leganes don pick dem confidence, moving dem closer to safety in di league. Meanwhile, Real Madrid dey still fight for a chance to retain di La Liga title.
As di league race dey heat up, every match dey vital, and this game don open new front for both teams. With 10 matches left, every point go dey crucial.
