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Granada CF vs. FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona have not been what they used to be for a long time. In the domestic La Liga they are far away from the top of the table and in the Champions League they were eliminated in the group stage without a sound. The only good thing is that they still have a chance to win the Europa League. However, for the time being, they should slowly move forward again in the league, so that the Catalans are at least represented internationally next year. However, Granada is a very unpleasant opponent this weekend. They recently won against Atletico Madrid, among others. Here in our Granada – Barcelona tip you can find out everything you need to know about this clash on Saturday evening.
Granada has been in really good form lately. They have won three and drawn three of their last six league games. Among them the already mentioned success against Atletico Madrid. They also drew 1-1 with Barcelona in the first leg, so we can hope for plenty of entertainment this time as well.
Granada – Barcelona Info
– Date & Time: 08.01.2022 at 18:30 hrs.
– Venue: Nuevo Los Carmenes, Granada
– Competition: La Liga, Matchday 20
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Granada Form & Balance Check
Granada have really come on in their final games of 2021. As a result, they have not suffered a single defeat in the past six games. On top of that, they were successful at home against Atletico Madrid, among others. This makes FC Granada anything but an easy opponent. Especially at home they have been very strong lately. Besides the already mentioned victory over the Simeone boys, they also won against Alaves and Mallorca. Thus, they have won the last three home duels. With this strength and the resulting self-confidence, they will certainly have no fear when the Catalans arrive from Barcelona.
Anything but a fearful opponent
From the names, many football fans might think that Granada will tremble when they face Barca. However, not only the current form speaks for Granada. The last duels also give reason for hope. In the last two duels, Granada has managed to pick up four points. In addition, they last lost to Barcelona at home in 2017. So all the signs are pointing to a point win.
Granada facts & analysis
– – In great form recently
– Won all last three home games
– Last lost at home to Barca in 2017
– Last two duels not lost
Barcelona form & balance check
The Catalans are still mourning the departure of club legend Messi. In the first year after Messi, they are in the grey mid-table. Despite the signing of Dani Alves and coach Xavi, progress is very slow. However, the road is not far. With only one point separating them from Atletico Madrid, they have a chance to reach the Champions League ranks after all. The championship, on the other hand, is already a long way off. They are 15 points behind their rivals from Madrid, who are currently leading the table. The current form of the Catalans does not really correspond to their own expectations. With only eight points from five games, they don’t have a very bad points tally, but not a really good one either.
Short of embarrassment
Yesterday, Barca had to complete a compulsory task in the Copa del Rey. They were hosted by third division side Linares. However, things turned out differently than expected. The compulsory task turned into a mammoth task, as the underdogs were even leading 1:0 at half-time. Barca was on the verge of a huge embarrassment. The substitute Dembele, however, created some wind in the offensive and thus equalised for FCB. Ferran Jutgla then set the course for victory.
Barcelona facts & analysis
– Barca on the road to recovery
– Only one point behind a CL place
– Championship a long way off
– Nearly embarrassed by third division side in cup
Predicted line-up – last update on 6 January 2022
Moreno Gonzales does not have to do without any player in his team who is suspended. This means he has almost the full selection of personnel. That is another reason why we assume that he will not rotate much. He will probably play almost the same eleven that won against Atletico Madrid. It’s a slightly different story for FC Barcelona. Ousmane Dembele could return to the starting eleven after recent strong performances. In addition, we assume that Dani Alves will also be in the first eleven.
Granada – Barcelona direct comparison & Statistics
The last duels between these two teams actually tend to favour Granada. They have taken four points in their past two encounters at Camp Nou. They also have a good record against Barca at home. Their last defeat there was in 2017, although Barcelona are unbeaten in their last five games against Andalusian sides. However, the last two games ended in a draw.
– Granada have taken four points from their last two encounters.
– Last home defeat was in 2017
– Barca unbeaten in last 5 games against Andalusians
– However, the last two only draws
