A decisive strike from Sergio González tipped the scale in favor of CD Leganés, nudging them toward a crucial point in the longer fight to stay clear of the relegation zone against Ponferradina.
In a tense clash at El Toralín, durability and reshaped tactics were on display as Leganés pressed for control while Ponferradina sought to protect their own momentum. The visitors earned their win with a 0–1 result, ending Ponferradina’s recent unbeaten streak and snapping Leganés’ own winless run in an evenly matched encounter. The hosts arrived from four matches without defeat, while Leganés carried an eight-game winless stretch into the duel, underscoring the high stakes and the pressure on both teams to claim maximum points.
All the key moments of the Ponferradina versus Leganés match can be explored in detail here.
It was a moment of relief for Leganés as a goal from Sergio González sealed the three points for the Madrid side, marking their first taste of victory there in quite some time. The result left Imanol Idiakez’s squad sitting eight points above the relegation line, while Ponferradina found themselves with five points to spare to maintain safety in the table.
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Summary of Ponferradina vs. Leganés 2022-2023: video, goals and statistics
Minute 76. A left-footed strike from the center of the box by Jon Karrikaburu (Leganés) tests the goalkeeper, a reminder of Leganés’ late pressure.
70 minutes. A header by Sofian Chakla (Ponferradina) from the center of the box sails narrowly wide past the left post, a close call following a corner cross by Agus Medina.
Minute 68. A powerful attempt from outside the box is blocked, signaling Ponferradina’s continued threat from distance.
60 minutes. Allan-Roméo Nyom (Leganés) drives a low left-footed shot from the edge of the area, paired with a cross from Gaku Shibasaki that keeps Ponferradina alert defensively.
Minute 53. Moi Delgado (Ponferradina) tests the goalkeeper with a left-footed effort from outside the box, missing narrowly to the right, with Eduardo Espiau credited for the setup.
Minute 52. Jorge Miramón (Leganés) drills a strike from the right side of the box, rising high and through the center of the target.
Minute 46. The second half begins, and the pace remains brisk as Ponferradina resumes the chase for parity.
Rest. Ponferradina 0-0 Leganés.
Minute 41. Hugo Vallejo (Ponferradina) meets a cross from Eduardo Espiau with a header from the left, testing the Leganés defense in the penalty area.
Minute 37. Paris Adot (Ponferradina) fires a right-footed effort from the center of the box as Leganés countered with discipline.
Minute 29. Alexandru Pascanu (Ponferradina) heads a cross from Kelechi Nwakali that brushes the bar, keeping the scoreboard untroubled for now.
28 minutes. A second chance for Ponferradina as Derik Lacerda fires a right-footed shot from the left side, contested by a Leganés block and a close draw at stake.
20 minutes. Gaku Shibasaki (Leganés) receives a yellow card for a risky play, underscoring the frantic tempo of the match.
Minute 19. Yvan Neyou (Leganés) tests the goalkeeper with a low right-footed effort from outside the box, signaling Leganés’ intent to press through the middle.
18 minutes. Kelechi Nwakali (Ponferradina) is booked for a dangerous action, reminding both sides of the tempered aggression as the game unfolds.
16 minutes. Jon Karrikaburu (Leganés) lines up a right-footed shot from a wide angle that narrowly misses to the left, fed by Jorge Miramón’s pass.
14 minutes. Seydouba Cissé (Leganés) tests from outside the box with a right-footed attempt, keeping Leganés in the attacking mood.
Minute 5. A header by Jon Karrikaburu initially sails high from the center of the box, courtesy of a Jorge Miramón cross into the penalty area.
Minute 3. Kenneth Omeruo (Leganés) guides a header from the center of the box just wide, following a corner cross from Gaku Shibasaki.
Minute 2. Seydouba Cissé (Leganés) fires from the center of the box but is blocked, the ball staying with Leganés in an early test of Ponferradina’s defense.
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Source: Goal