Total 38 matches have been passed by Barcelona in La Liga since the 2016-2017 season. They are also unbeaten because it managed to win 31 times and seven games ended in a draw.
If you get a positive result back when you meet Leganes, Barcelona will be the second team to claim the longest unbeaten record since La Liga rolling.
Real Sociedad is the first team to go through 37 matches without losing in La Liga, from April 1979 to May 1980. Barcelona's chances of matching Basque's club record are big in terms of the current player's point of view.
Moreover, Leganes is also not an opponent to Lionel Messi and friends alike. At the last meeting, Barcelona can win three goals without reply when playing at the headquarters of the opponent.
However, Valverde admits his team's focus is not breaking Real Sociedad's record. However, the coach did not dismiss would be happy if Barcelona can print history.
"We are not thinking about that record, it is good to achieve, but we must first win or draw against the Leganes, which Real Sociedad holds for a very long time," Valverde said.
"The situation shows how difficult it is to break the record, but it would be wonderful if we had a chance to score history," Valverde said.
Coach Ernesto Valverde predicted to reduce the composition of his best squad when he met Leganes. However, Barcelona can not be strengthened Lucas Digne is struggling with injury. As for Sergio Busquets is also doubtful because the physical is reportedly not prime.
Players prediction:
Barcelona (4-4-2): Ter Stegen; Jordi Alba, Thomas Vermaelen, Gerard Pique, Nelson Semedo; Philippe Coutinho, Ivan Rakitic, Paulinho, Ousmane Dembele; Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi.
Coach: Ernesto Valverde
Leganes (4-3-3): Ivan Cuellar; Raul Garcia, Dimitrios Siovas, Ezequiel Munoz, Unai Bustinza; Javi Eraso, Gerard Gumbau, Gabriel Pires; Eduardo Ramos, Claudio Beauvue, El Zhar.
Coach: Asier Gritano
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