Hansi Flick hailed the defensive grit of his Barcelona gamers as they floor out a 1-0 La Liga win away at Leganes.
The Catalans head again up north with a seven level lead on the high of the desk with Actual Madrid in motion on Sunday at Alaves.
Barcelona had been removed from their finest in Madrid, and so they wanted some success to recover from the road, as Jorge Saenz’s personal objective clinched victory.
The guests did not register a shot heading in the right direction till the seventieth minute, and so they had been unable to discover a second objective, as Leganes pushed for a late equaliser.
Flick admitted successful such a difficult recreation is significant in a title run and he praised Inigo Martinez for a objective saving block late on.
“It was a really robust and vital match for us. I’m very pleased with what my group has carried out these previous few weeks and months,” as per quotes from Marca.
“What stands out above all else is the dedication proven from every participant.
“Generally you would possibly suppose it’s matches towards Dortmund or Atletico that win titles, but it surely’s video games like this.
“I’m very pleased with the group and the way they defended. Martínez’s final act within the recreation was excellent.”
Flick is anticipated to to rotate his beginning group on the highway in midweek at Borussia Dortmund, however with the majority of the job carried out after a 4-0 UEFA Champions League first leg win, he’ll maintain some gamers again for league motion.
Alejandro Balde was pressured off at Leganes, and can possible miss out, with Ronald Araujo additionally fighting a minor problem.
Barcelona then face two residence league video games to spherical off April, as Celta Vigo and Mallorca head to Catalonia, forward of the Copa del Rey remaining towards Actual Madrid on April 26.