Hansi Flick praised his Barcelona teammates' defensive tenacity after a 1-0 La Liga victory away to Leganes. The Catalans return to northern Spain with a seven-point advantage over Real Madrid, who play at Alaves on Sunday. Barcelona were not at their best in Madrid, and they relied on good fortune to win, as Jorge Saenz's own goal sealed the victory. The visitors did not have a shot on target until the 70th minute, and they were unable to score a second goal as Leganes fought for a late comeback. Flick agreed that winning this type of difficult game is critical in a title run, and he complimented Inigo Martinez for a goal-saving block late on. "It was a very difficult and vital match for us. "I'm very proud of what my team has done over the last few weeks and months," Marca said. "What jumps out above all things is the dedication displayed by each player. "You would believe that matches versus Dortmund or Atletico Madrid win titles, but i...

The UEFA Europa League (formerly known as the UEFA Cup, abbreviated as UEL or often UEFA EL) is an annual football club competition organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for eligible European football clubs that began in 1971. It is the second-tier competition in European club football, ranked below the UEFA Champions League but above the UEFA Europa Conference League.
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