🎙️Arsene Wenger (BeIN Sport English): “Today’s victory was like putting a foot on the title…”

Arsène Wenger, the legendary former Arsenal manager and now a respected football pundit on BeIN Sport English, offered glowing praise for Barcelona following their hard-fought victory over Leganés in La Liga. With a tone of admiration and cautious optimism, Wenger declared that this win was more than just three points—it was a significant step toward the league title.

“Today’s victory was like putting a foot on the title,” Wenger began, clearly impressed by the grit and determination shown by Xavi’s men. He emphasized how rare it has been this season to see Barcelona grind out a win in such challenging circumstances.

Barcelona, still recovering from their intense Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund just days earlier, came into this domestic fixture with heavy legs and mental fatigue. The effort expended in the midweek European tie was evident, and Wenger pointed out that the Catalans looked visibly drained, particularly in the first half.

“Barcelona put more than half of its effort against Dortmund last Wednesday, and this was clear,” Wenger observed. “Leganés exploited it well. They came with a plan, pressed high, and had genuine chances to take the lead.”

But what stood between Leganés and a potential upset was a rock-solid defensive unit marshaled by Inigo Martínez and Szczęsny, the Polish shot-stopper who continues to prove his worth since his arrival at the Camp Nou.

“There were real chances for Leganés,” Wenger continued, “but they found a wall of blocking from Inigo Martínez and Szczęsny.”

The Frenchman also singled out Jules Koundé for his outstanding display. Operating with confidence and clarity, the versatile defender was everywhere on the pitch—breaking attacks, pushing forward, and orchestrating play from the back.

“I liked Koundé today,” Wenger smiled. “He played a great match. He was moving on the field as if he was playing alone.”

Despite the sluggishness and the pressure from Leganés, Barcelona found their breakthrough. The goal came almost out of nowhere, a bolt from the blue that turned the tide in their favor.

“The goal came suddenly,” Wenger said, noting how the momentum shifted immediately afterward. “Barcelona held out until the last minute.”

Indeed, the final moments of the match were nail-biting. Leganés surged forward in search of an equalizer, throwing everything at Barcelona’s backline. But the Catalans stood tall, disciplined, and unshaken.

“It was a very valuable victory for the Catalans,” Wenger reflected. “A win that will make them comfortable and prepare for the next match in Germany against Dortmund.”

Barcelona’s ambitions this season are crystal clear. The squad, though youthful in some areas, is laser-focused and determined to reclaim its domestic and continental glory. Wenger believes this win encapsulates that spirit and vision.

“Barcelona is on the right track and its goal is clear,” he asserted. “It puts its hand on all the titles and focuses on it carefully.”

This is not the first time Wenger has praised Barcelona this season, but it may be one of the most heartfelt. The passion in his voice resonated with fans watching around the world, who understood that this wasn’t just another pundit’s commentary—it was a tribute to a side reborn.

He concluded his remarks with a touch of finality and a note of celebration: “Congratulations to it on this victory.”

As Barcelona now turns its attention to the return leg against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, fans and players alike will take confidence from this gritty win. It wasn’t a glamorous performance, but it was a statement—a declaration that Barcelona is ready to do whatever it takes.

For Wenger, and for many neutral observers, this was the kind of victory that defines champions. Not because of dazzling goals or overwhelming dominance, but because of resilience, character, and the ability to dig deep when it matters most.

And if this is indeed the moment Barcelona put one foot on the title, then history may look back on this gritty win over Leganés as a turning point.

The road ahead remains long and difficult, but tonight, under the lights, Barcelona showed the heart of a champion.