The Spanish LaLiga match between Barcelona vs Granada ended in a 3-3 draw. In that match, young striker Lamine Yamal emerged as the savior of the nicknamed club The Blaugrana That.
Barcelona hosts Granada in the 2023/24 Spanish LaLiga match week 24, Monday (12/2/2024) early morning WIB. The two teams competed at the Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys, their temporary headquarters The Blaugrana.
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On paper, Barcelona is far favored to get three easy points from Granada. Moreover, Xavi Hernandez’s men are playing at home and the difference in standings between the two teams is like heaven and earth.
Before the match, Barcelona was in third place with 50 points from the 23 matches played. On the other hand, Granada is in 19th place with 12 points from 23 matches.
The course of the Barcelona vs Granada match
Even though they were favored to win the match, Barcelona experienced difficulties and even almost lost to Granada. In fact, La Blaugrana was in control of the game with ball possession reaching 66%, compared to 34% for the visitors.
Barcelona opened the scoring first through a goal scored by Lamine Yamal in the 14th minute. Granada responded in the 43rd minute with a goal scored by Ricard Sanchez.
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Granada was even able to turn things around to 2-1, through a goal scored by Facundo Pellistri in the 60th minute. However, Barcelona was able to equalize and change the score to 2-2 through Robert Lewandowski’s goal in the 63rd minute.
Interestingly, Granada was able to provide resistance through their third goal which was scored by Ignasi Miquel in the 66th minute. Luckily, Barcelona had Lamine Yamal through his goal in the 80th minute and saved La Blaugrana from losing 3-3.
Barcelona vs Granada Player Lineup
Barcelona (4-3-3)
Ter Stegen (GK); Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Cancelo; De Jong, Christensen, Gundogan; Yamal, Lewandowski, Pedri.
Granada (4-1-4-1)
Batella (GK); Sanchez, Rubio, Miquel, Neva; Hongla; Pellistri, Gumbau, Ruiz, Melando; Uzuni.
Editor: Muhammad Perkasa Al Hafiz