POS	TEAM	W	D	L	PTS
17	Athletic	1	4	2	7
18	Leganes	2	1	5	7
19	Rayo	1	2	4	5

By Adriana Garcia

Sep 27, 2018

Barcelona are bad losers - Leganes goalkeeper Ivan Cuellar

The ESPN FC crew break down why Real Madrid couldn't take advantage of Barcelona's upset loss against Leganes, instead losing themselves to Sevilla.

Leganes goalkeeper Ivan Cuellar has accused Barcelona players of being bad losers after their shock 2-1 defeat on Wednesday.

Leaders Barca fell to their first loss of the season at the Butarque stadium as Leganes -- who were bottom of the table before the game -- chalked up their first win, but Cuellar hit out at the visitors' conduct at the final whistle.

"We are a humble side. but I like it when people who are used to winning lose, salute the other team and say congratulations, something Barcelona...

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By ESPN Staff

Sep 26, 2018

Making sense of Barca and Real Madrid's shocking midweek defeats

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By Reuters

Sep 26, 2018

Barcelona drop first game of La Liga season in shock defeat to Leganes

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La Liga leaders Barcelona slumped to a shock first loss of the season on Wednesday, suffering a 2-1 defeat at struggling Leganes after conceding twice in two second-half minutes as coach Ernesto Valverde's squad rotation backfired.

Philippe Coutinho gave the champions the lead in the 12th minute with a classy volley and Lionel Messi smacked a shot against the bar as Barca, resting Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez, made a strong start against Leganes, who began the game bottom of the table.

Barca's comfortable...

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By ESPN Staff

Sep 26, 2018

Valverde: FIFA call the award 'The Best' but Messi isn't there

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde questioned FIFA's decision to overlook Lionel Messi for their 'The Best' awards but admitted Luka Modric did have a good year.

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By Reuters

Sep 1, 2018

Karim Benzema nets brace as Real Madrid to maintain perfect La Liga start

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Real Madrid made quick work of Leganes, getting two goals from Karim Benzema to secure the victory and stay perfect.

MADRID -- Real Madrid continued their perfect start to the Liga season by thrashing neighbours Leganes 4-1 at the Bernabeu helped by a Karim Benzema double on Saturday.

Gareth Bale scored for the third game running to give the hosts the lead in the 17th minute but Leganes pulled level with a penalty as Real debutant Thibaut Courtois was powerless to stop Guido Carillo's spot kick in the 24th.

Benzema headed Real back in front shortly after the interval although the goal was only given after the...

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Barcelona drop first game of La Liga season in shock defeat to Leganes

Valverde: FIFA call the award 'The Best' but Messi isn't there

Karim Benzema nets brace as Real Madrid to maintain perfect La Liga start