In a keenly contested La Liga matchup, Barcelona narrowly defeated Leganes 1-0, courtesy of an own goal by Jorge Saenz in the second half. Despite the close scoreline, Barcelona's offensive capabilities proved decisive, evidenced by their higher number of shots on target, three compared to Leganes' one. The offensive pressure from Barcelona forced Leganes into defensive errors, with Saenz's own goal being a direct consequence of sustained Barcelona pressure.

Shot accuracy played a notable role in the match outcome. While Leganes managed five shots off target compared to Barcelona’s nine, they only managed a single shot on target, illustrating a lack of precision that could have changed the course of the game. Barcelona's ability to consistently put the ball near the goal was indicative of their superior attacking strategy, reflected in their three shots on target, creating more consistent scoring opportunities.

Set-pieces also took on significance, as Barcelona capitalized on a greater number of corner kicks, with eight to Leganes' four. This advantage in set-piece situations allowed them to sustain offensive momentum and maintain pressure on the Leganes defence. Even though both teams had their spell of corners, the conversion remains an area where Leganes lacked efficiency, potentially missing key opportunities to alter the match result.

Discipline was pivotal during the course, with Leganes’ players receiving two yellow cards, compared to Barcelona's one. The yellow card given to Dani Raba came close to Barcelona's booking, potentially shifting momentum in a crucial period. The disjointedness due to fouls, Leganes committing 10 to Barcelona’s 4, disrupted their rhythm and highlighted a reactive as opposed to proactive strategy which Barcelona managed to exploit to their advantage.

In terms of teamwork and overall performance, Barcelona demonstrated superior coordination and control over the pace of play. With a slight edge in offside calls against both teams, 4-3 in Leganes’ favour, Barcelona’s ability to maintain discipline and control high-pressure situations was evident. Their ability to orchestrate play underpins their victory, maximizing efficiency on both ends of the pitch despite Leganes' resilience.

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