Borja Jiménez is the second-youngest coach in LaLiga, but he has his Leganés team playing fearless football against the best teams in Spain.
Real Madrid will take on lowly local rivals Leganes while Barcelona are set to travel to Valencia in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, following the draw on Monday.
Atletico Madrid's 15-game winning run came to an end on Saturday when they were unexpectedly beaten 1-0 by lowly local rivals Leganes, a defeat that could see them lose the LaLiga lead if Real Madrid defeat Las Palmas on Sunday.
Real Madrid are set to face Leganes in the quarter-finals of the Copa Del Rey, as confirmed in the official draw on Monday afternoon. Real Madrid are coming off the back of a 4-1 win vs Las Palmas, and now will have to face Leganes who defeated Almeria and Cartagena on their way to the last eight of the tournament.
Athletic Club was left frustrated but ultimately somewhat lucky to escape its home LaLiga clash with Leganes with a point after the visitors hit the woodwork twice in a frustrating stalemate.
La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid's club-record 15-game winning run comes to an end with a surprise defeat at neighbours Leganes.
Atlético de Madrid are at risk of losing their LaLiga advantage after a 1-0 defeat to Leganés Matija Nastasić put the hosts ahead just five minutes into the second half as the veteran defender powered home Dani Raba's left-sided corner.
Atletico Madrid’s ambition to win the 2024-25 La Liga title will take centre stage in Matchday 20, as they face Leganes in a local derby, while rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona will face Las Palmas and Getafe respectively.
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Atletico Madrid's eight-match winning streak in LaLiga has lifted it to the top of the standings, but Diego Simeone insists his side is taking one match at a time.
Barcelona Femení head coach Pere Romeu said his team will use Real Madrid's complaints over scheduling as "extra motivation" in Sunday's Supercopa final.