(CNN) Saturday marked the first time this season that Barcelona’s feared attacking triumvirate of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar started a La Liga game together – and the outcome was predictable.
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Barca were in no mood for complacency on Tuesday after a shock 2-1 home defeat to another newly promoted side, Alaves, ended their ideal start to the La Liga season last weekend.
It is the first time this season that Messi, Suarez and Neymar (MSN) have scored in the same match after netting 120 goals altogether in the La Liga last season.
Rafinha proved his mettle with an unbelievable goal from outside the box that curled into the top corner while Leganes managed to get one goal as consolation in the final minutes of the game, thanks to Gabriel.
It all started with some brilliant skill from Messi, who stunned the Leganes defense with some quick footwork and an acrobatic through ball to Suarez, who then set up Neymar.
– Javier Mascherano made his 174th LaLiga appearance, making him the outfield player with the most games without scoring for Barcelona (Michael Reiziger on 173).
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Despite a record of 10 wins from their previous 12 away games in LaLiga, Enrique is taking nothing for granted against Asier Garitano’s men at Estadio Municipal de Butarque.
Atleti visit the Camp Nou on Wednesday and Luis Enrique is determined to keep his players fresh having watched them fade in the home straight and risk ceding the title last season.
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Barça, who scored seven against Celtic in the Champions League in midweek, doubled their… The form of Andre Gomes against Celtic showed the Portuguese midfielder will add muscle and guile to the side, while new signing Samuel Umtiti must also be happy with his display. “We know if we don’t play at our best at Leganes, we won’t win”. The win put Atletico up to fourth in the table, with two wins and two draws in their four games.
