Don't underestimate Barcelona's new and surprising striker
Many observers are unsure about Braithwaite at Barcelona but the cerebral, diligent striker has a lot to offer and is determined to succeed.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
5-8-14, 19th in Spanish Primera División
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After Braithwaite to Barcelona, here are football's craziest transfers
Martin Braithwaite will be playing for Barcelona after making a shock move from Leganes. Here are some other transfers that shocked us.
Barcelona complete surprise Braithwaite move
Barcelona have completed the signing of Leganes' Martin Braithwaite after being given permission to bring in a forward outside the transfer window.
Sources: Barcelona set to sign Braithwaite
Barcelona expect to complete the surprise signing of Leganes' Martin Braithwaite on Wednesday.
Will Griezmann and Messi ever be compatible? (1:26)
Messi leads Barca's second half rout vs. Leganes (2:08)
Messi scores twice as Barca reach Copa quarters
Barcelona beat Leganes 5-0 on Wednesday to reach the Copa del Rey quarterfinals as Lionel Messi scored twice in the easy win.
Lionel Messi adds Barcelona's third (0:44)
Lowe: Barca scrambling desperately for a striker (1:29)
Atletico stumble to goalless draw vs. Leganes
Atletico Madrid missed the chance to close the gap at the top on Sunday with a dismal goalless draw against relegation threatened Leganes.
Judge clears 41 people in Spain match-fixing case
A Spanish court has cleared 41 people and Real Zaragoza of match-fixing charges in a Liga fixture between Levante and Real Zaragoza in 2011.
Sevilla seal win over Leganes to go second
Sevilla beat basement club Leganes 1-0 at home in an enthralling encounter on Sunday to climb up to second in La Liga.
Griezmann's role 'not important' when Messi is on the pitch (1:31)
Barca strike late to beat bottom side Leganes
Arturo Vidal struck 11 minutes from time to earn Barcelona a 2-1 victory away at Leganes on Saturday.
Sociedad top La Liga despite being held by lowly Leganes
Real Sociedad moved a point clear at the top of La Liga after being held to a 1-1 draw at home to bottom side Leganes on Friday.
Ramos nets for 16th straight season in Real romp
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos scored for the 16th La Liga season in a row as his side coasted to a 5-0 win at home to basement club Leganes.
Valencia struggle with draw against Leganes
Troubled Valencia's joy at beating Chelsea in the Champions League in midweek was punctured by a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Leganes.
Atletico keep up winning La Liga start at Leganes
Atletico Madrid made it two wins out of two as Vitolo scored in the second half to secure a hard-fought 1-0 La Liga victory.
Leganes dent Sevilla's Champions League dream
Leganes dented Sevilla's bid to qualify for next season's Champions League with an emphatic 3-0 away win on Friday in La Liga.
Madrid stumble in lethargic draw at Leganes
Real Madrid needed a Karim Benzema second-half goal to secure a 1-1 draw at Leganes in La Liga action on Monday.
Exclusive: Pellegrino on soccer, beating Barcelona
How do you beat Barcelona? Ask Leganes boss Mauricio Pellegrino. "In society, there's a huge disparity but in soccer, you can fight with equality."
Atletico sneak narrow win over Leganes
Atletico Madrid kept up their pursuit of La Liga leaders Barcelona by beating Leganes 1-0 at home on Saturday.
Fenerbahce loan Mexico's Reyes to Leganes
Fenerbahce defender and Mexico international Diego Reyes has been loaned to La Liga side Leganes until the end of the season.
Substitute Messi rescues Barca against Leganes
Lionel Messi came off the bench to inspire Barcelona to a 3-1 win over a dogged Leganes side on Sunday, creating one goal and scoring another.
Lacklustre Real Madrid limp into Copa quarters
Danish forward Martin Braithwaite struck the only goal of the game on the half-hour mark, finishing into an empty net from close range.
2019-20 La Liga Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 27 | 18 | 4 | 5 | +32 | 58 |
| Real Madrid | 27 | 16 | 8 | 3 | +30 | 56 |
| Sevilla FC | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | +10 | 47 |
| Real Sociedad | 27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | +12 | 46 |
| Getafe | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | +12 | 46 |
| Atletico Madrid | 27 | 11 | 12 | 4 | +10 | 45 |
| Valencia | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | -1 | 42 |
| Villarreal | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | +6 | 38 |
| Granada | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | +1 | 38 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | +6 | 37 |
| Osasuna | 27 | 8 | 10 | 9 | -4 | 34 |
| Real Betis | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | -5 | 33 |
| Levante | 27 | 10 | 3 | 14 | -8 | 33 |
| Alavés | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | -8 | 32 |
| Real Valladolid | 27 | 6 | 11 | 10 | -10 | 29 |
| Eibar | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | -14 | 27 |
| Celta Vigo | 27 | 5 | 11 | 11 | -12 | 26 |
| Mallorca | 27 | 7 | 4 | 16 | -16 | 25 |
| Leganes | 27 | 5 | 8 | 14 | -18 | 23 |
| Espanyol | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | -23 | 20 |
2019-20 Team LeadersSpanish Primera División
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsSpanish Primera División
Goal Difference-1819th
Goals Scored2120th
Assists1419th
Goals Conceded39Tied-14th