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Leganes 2-1 Barcelona: Report, Ratings & Reactions as La Blaugrana Crash to Disappointing Defeat

Barcelona's table topping start to La Liga was halted as a dogged Leganes came from behind to stun the reigning champions at Estadio Municipal de Butarque.

The game was an imperfect way to mark Lionel Messi's 700th Barcelona appearance - a special feat for a magnificent player.

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u26bd From 1 to 700? ud83dudc47https://t.co/whO6YFoJpO— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 26, 2018

Ernesto Valverde handed first starts of the season to both Thomas Vermaelen and academy graduate Munir, as he opted to rest Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez.