By Milcah Tanimu
FULL-TIME, Granada 2-2 Barcelona: An action-packed game in La Liga concludes with both teams sharing the spoils. The result feels fair as both sides had their moments. Barcelona mounted a comeback to secure a point, but they now sit three points behind the league leaders heading into the international break. While it’s not a loss, it may leave them feeling like they missed an opportunity to win.
90+3’ GOAL DISALLOWED: João Félix thought he had given Barcelona the lead with a headed goal, making it 3-2. However, the goal is disallowed due to an offside call against Ferran Torres in the build-up.
85’ GOAL!!! Granada 2-2 Barcelona (Roberto): Barcelona equalize! Gavi delivers a perfect cross from the wing, finding Sergi Roberto, who beats the goalkeeper to the ball and gives Barcelona a chance to win it! Granada protested for a foul in the build-up, but VAR confirms the goal.
SECOND HALF KICKOFF! Granada 2-1 Barcelona: The second half is underway at Los Cármenes! Barcelona looks to mount a comeback.
HALFTIME, Granada 2-1 Barcelona: A thrilling first half comes to an end, with Granada leading with two goals from their only two shots on target. Barcelona has given themselves hope for a comeback in the second half with one goal.
45+1’ GOAL!!! Granada 2-1 Barcelona (Yamal): Barcelona pulls a goal back! Gavi finds João Félix in the box, and his deflected shot falls kindly to Lamine Yamal, who scores his first goal for Barcelona, giving them hope just before halftime.
44’ INJURY: Another injury setback for Barcelona as Jules Kounde sustains a knee injury in a collision with Gavi inside the box. He is replaced by Ronald Araujo.
29’ GOAL, Granada 2-0 Barcelona (Zaragoza): Granada extends their lead with Bryan Zaragoza’s second goal of the match, capitalizing on a long ball from Gerard Gumbau.
1’ GOAL, Granada 1-0 Barcelona (Zaragoza): A shocking start as Granada takes the lead just 20 seconds into the game. Gavi loses possession in midfield, allowing Bryan Zaragoza to capitalize and score past Marc-André ter Stegen.
KICKOFF! Granada 0-0 Barcelona: The match kicks off at Los Cármenes!
WELCOME TO ESTÁDIO NUEVO LOS CÁRMENES!!! This La Liga clash between Granada and defending champions Barcelona promises excitement. Barcelona aims to maintain their unbeaten status this season and stay in the title race, but Granada, known for their physical and aggressive play, won’t make it easy. Join us for live updates and commentary on this thrilling encounter.
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LINEUPS
BARCELONA
Starting XI: Ter Stegen; Cancelo, Kounde, Christensen, Balde; Fermín, Gündogan, Gavi; Yamal, Ferran, Félix (4-3-3)
Substitutes: Peña (GK), Astralaga (GK), Araujo, Iñigo, Alonso, Roberto, Romeu, Víctor, Guiu
GRANADA
Starting XI: Ferreira; Sánchez, Rubio, Miquel, Neva; Zaragoza, Villar, Gumbau, Fernández; Uzuni, Boyé (4-4-2)
Substitutes: López (GK), Manafá, Vallejo, Torrente, Petrovic, Ruiz, Melendo, Callejón, Puertas, Weissman, Diédhiou, Perea
