Granada winger believes they can surprise Barcelona: “They can be beaten”

Bryan Zaragoza has emerged as one of the rising stars in La Liga this season, thanks to his dazzling performances for Granada so far.

Zaragoza has scored three goals and registered one assist in La Liga this season. But aside from his productivity, the youngster has emerged as one of the best dribblers in the league.

The Spaniard will certainly be the main man for Granada when they take on Barcelona this weekend.

Heading into this game, Zaragoza talked about the Catalans, notably praising players like Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo.

Ronald Araujo – Bryan Zaragoza’s biggest threat

“They arrive with injuries, but it is Barcelona. Between one and the other, they have a high level and a lot of quality, but they can be beaten,” Zaragoza said (Diario AS) heading into the match.

Barcelona are indeed dealing with a series of injuries right now, with Robert Lewandowski becoming the latest player to be sidelined, following a knock against FC Porto.

While the focus will be on Zaragoza this weekend, the winger pointed out that if there is one Barcelona player he would like to rule out of the game, it is Ronald Araujo.

Nevertheless, given his rapid rise to prominence this season, the Spaniard said if someone had told him he would play against Barcelona a few years ago, he wouldn’t believe it.

“I would think he was lying to me, I wouldn’t believe him,” Zaragoza said, on the opportunity to face the Catalans this weekend.

Bryan Zaragoza has not been the only young player dazzling in La Liga this season, as players such as Javi Guerra, Jude Bellingham, Savinho and Lamine Yamal have all made a solid impression.

“We young people are very strong in the league, but every year there are many young people who ‘stand out in football’,” Bryan said about young players performing in the league.

For Barcelona, one player who has certainly stood out this season is Lamine Yamal. The Spaniard made headlines by scoring on his international debut last month and is proving to be a vital asset in the attacking unit.

Between Yamal and Zaragoza, it will be interesting to see which of these youngsters make an impact when Barcelona take on Granada this weekend.