Arturo Vidal strikes to complete Barcelona’s comeback win at Leganés


 Arturo Vidal (far left) celebrates his late winner. Photograph: Denis Doyle/Getty Images
Barcelona came from behind to snatch a 2-1 victory at La Liga’s basement club Leganés as the substitute Arturo Vidal struck a scrappy late winner.
It was another unconvincing display away from home from the champions and Leganés had taken the lead in coach Javier Aguirre’s first home game in charge thanks to a superb strike into the top corner from Youssef En-Nesyri in the 12th minute.
The hosts then spurned two chances to extend their advantage before the break before Barcelona levelled in the 52nd minute when Luis Suárez glanced in Lionel Messi’s free-kick.
They won the game thanks to a fortunate goal in the 79th minute from the Chile midfielder Vidal, who was in a clear offside position when he knocked in from close range but a VAR review allowed the goal to stand as the ball had bounced off Leganés’ Rubén Pérez.
The win extended Barça’s lead at the top of the table by three points although second-placed Real Madrid have the chance go level with them when they host Real Sociedad later on Saturday. Elsewhere in Europe, Bayern Munich travel to Düsseldorf looking to make up group on Bundesliga leaders Borussia Mönchengladbach, while Atalanta host table-topping Juventus in Serie A with AC Milan and Napoli facing off later in the afternoon.

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