Granada toppled Lionel Messi’s first half strike to beat Barcelona 2-1 on the Camp Nou on Thursday evening, leaving La Blaugrana third in La Liga and two factors off leaders Atletico Madrid.
Regardless of all their possessions, Barcelona have been gradual to create clear probabilities throughout the first interval however managed to interrupt the impasse after 24 minutes. Messi and Antoine Griezmann sensationally linked in and across the penalty space earlier than the Argentine skillfully despatched the ball into Aaron’s decrease nook from a detailed angle.
An important evening for Barcelona and naturally Lionel Messi delivers! ?
It is his twenty sixth season in LaLiga?
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La Blaugrana’s lack of scientific aftercare value them after the interval. Granada discovered an equalizer of 63 minutes a day when Oscar Mingueza didn’t reduce out Luis Suarez’s cross, in order that Darwin Machis could possibly be blocked on it and calmly throw previous Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Ronald Koeman let his frustrations spill over and obtained a crimson card for disagreement after Granada’s strike, and issues quickly went from dangerous to worse. Substitute Jorge Molina used some stunning markings within the field to clinically get into Quini’s cross and make it 2-1 for the guests within the 79th minute.
Regardless of attacking exchanges, the hosts couldn’t get a second and ultimately fell to a shock 2-1 defeat and missed the possibility to change into prime in La Liga earlier than Atletico, which they face in a crash collision on Could 8. Now let’s have a look at how the Barça gamers rated it.
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Marc-Andre ter Stegen (GK) – 5/10 – Shall be bitterly disillusioned after releasing two however didn’t precisely get assist from the protection.Oscar Mingueza (CB) – 5/10 – Was good on the ball and had hardly something to do defensively however made a deadly mistake when Suarez’s ball went by means of him within the build-up to Granada’s equalizer – was hooked off shortly after.Gerard Pique (CB) – 6/10 – Stayed near Granada’s forwards on a regular basis and confirmed good expertise of constructing six interventions.
Samuel Umtiti (CB) – 5/10 – Fought once they met runners behind however remained strong for essentially the most half, successful a number of air battles and protecting Alba properly. Incorrect on the winner, nevertheless, when he left Molina unoccupied in entrance of aim.
Frenkie de Jong was necessary for Barcelona’s attacking play | Eric Alonso / Getty Pictures
Sergi Roberto (RWB) – 7/10 – Obtained the precise properly and used possession in an clever and environment friendly technique to pose a menace. Got here near taking a aim himself and put a volley narrowly over the crossbar within the second half.
Frenkie de Jong (CM) – 8/10 – Picked out good positions in superior areas and gave Granada backline loads to take into consideration. Decisively fasten central defenders again to make room for the wandering strikes, all whereas finishing six necessary passes.
Sergio Busquets (CM) – 7/10 – Held the midfield actually aggressively and floated unfastened balls deep contained in the Granada half and was an integral half to keep up the strain. Nonetheless, was not quick sufficient to stifle the counterattacks that led to Granada’s aim.
Ilaix Moriba (CM) – 6/10 – Took the ball in his step and was good at driving up with possession, however was a bit wasteful together with his final cross. Added a variety of physicality, however did 4 ball recoveries.Jordi Alba (LWB) – 5/10 – May probably not get into the recreation and was sloppy with the ball and didn’t make even a key cross.
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Lionel Messi (ST) – 8/10 – Demonstrated some glorious motion to get behind and create from deep, and was (clearly) the largest menace of all time. Obtained himself an impressive twenty sixth La Liga aim within the marketing campaign however couldn’t encourage his facet to victory.
Antoine Griezmann (ST) – 8/10 – Elegant work frequency and sensible positional play play all matches to seek out pockets and join together with his colleagues – which particularly supplies an distinctive help for his captaincy.
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Ousmane Dembele (LW) – 6/10
Pedri (CM) – 6/10
Francisco Trincao (RW) – N / A
