BARCELONA, Spain, April 13 -- 0 win after an own goal from relegation-threatened Leganes on Saturday to protect its lead in the Spanish league.

Raphinha, Barcelona's breakout player of the season and the Champions League's leading scorer, came through again for Hasni Flick's team in attack - and defence, AP reports.

Raphina's dangerous cross was turned into the net by Leganes defender Jorge Saenz for the game's only goal in the 48th minute. The Brazil forward then showed hustle when he disrupted a promising pass for Leganes' top scorer, Daniel Rabaseda, late in the first half.

The hard-earned win extended Barcelona's lead to seven points over Real Madrid before the titleholders visit Alaves on Sunday. After this weekend there are seven...