The Leganés team has been eliminated from the Copa del Rey in the quarterfinals by Real Madrid. Despite putting up a strong fight, they ultimately lost in the final minutes of the game. This is the fourth time that Real Madrid has eliminated Leganés from the competition in five matches. The only time Leganés was able to come back and tie the game was in 2018 at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
Leganés had a good run in the Copa del Rey, eliminating teams like Lucena, Estepona, Cartagena, and Almería before facing Real Madrid. However, their main focus now shifts to their upcoming games in LaLiga, where they will face Valencia in Mestalla and Alavés in Butarque. These games will be crucial in determining the outcome of their season.
The team’s coach, Borja Jiménez, has been doing a good job with a limited squad, making each game competitive. Recent signings like DUC and Barisic are expected to bring some much-needed quality to the team, especially in positions that were left empty after the departures of Haller and Franquesa. Although the Copa del Rey journey has come to an end for Leganés, they will continue to work towards their goal of staying in the top division, starting with their next game against Valencia.
More competition in the template
With a relatively small squad, Borja is doing a great job of making each game competitive. The new signings seem to be a step in the right direction, bringing some competitiveness to positions that were lacking after the exit of key players. Although the team’s Copa del Rey run has ended, they will now focus on their remaining games, starting with the match against Valencia, to continue pursuing their goal of staying in the top division.