Watch: Barcelona veteran’s match-saving tackle against Leganes that saved the day | OneFootball

Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez once again showed why he is a true leader on the pitch, with a brilliant defensive intervention in stoppage time to preserve his team’s 1-0 win over Leganes.

The match was a tense, hard-fought affair, where Barcelona’s victory came from a solitary own goal, and the game itself was devoid of many clear scoring opportunities.

However, it was in the dying moments that Martinez made his mark, saving his side from a potential equalizer and keeping their slender lead intact.

The incident that stole the limelight

The match had been an uncomfortable one for Barcelona, where the lack of chances and the tightly contested nature of the game made it feel more like a battle than a display of footballing artistry.

But with Leganes pushing for a late equalizer, it was Martinez who stepped up when it mattered most.

Munir Haddadi, fresh off the bench and full of energy, found himself with a chance on the edge of the box. With Barcelona’s goalkeeper, Szczesny, seemingly beaten, the game was hanging by a thread.

In what can only be described as a moment of pure defensive brilliance, Martinez threw himself into the path of the ball with the urgency of a man who knew what was at stake.

His perfectly timed challenge to prevent Munir from getting the shot away was executed with precision and skill, keeping the scoreline intact and sparing Barcelona from the heartbreak of dropping points in such a tight game.

His emotional reaction, fists clenched and a roar of defiance, spoke volumes about the importance of the moment for both him and the team.

This heroic last-minute intervention prompted Hansi Flick to make a special mention in the post-match press conference.