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Five key stats from Granada 1-1 Barcelona
Granada’s unbeaten streak, and Barcelona’s agony continues as they are unable to capitalise on a fantastic chance to climb into the top four of La Liga. The clash against Granada ended 1-1; Luuk de Jong’s goal was cancelled out with an 89th-minute equaliser from Antonio Puertas.
This was a game where Barcelona should have walked out with all three points, but alas. Far from the first time it has happened, and will probably not be the last. In fact, Barça are winless against sides from Andalusia all season.
Barcelona are winless against Andalusian sides in La Liga this season:
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) January 8, 2022
5 draws (vs Granada x2, Sevilla, Cadiz, Athletic Club), 1 loss (vs Betis).
Part of the blame, while harsh, has to go to Gavi. The 17-year-old has proven to be a match-winner multiple times this season, but picked up a red card today. The worst part is, he just returned from a suspension.
At 17 years and 156 days, Gavi has become the second youngest player to be sent off in La Liga in the 21st century, after Marc Muniesa against Osasuna in May 2009.
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) January 8, 2022
— @OptaJose
On the bright side, it seems Luuk de Jong is finally growing into the team. He had a wonderful game today, scoring a superb header to take Barça in front. Could end up being one of his last games, though.
Barcelona have scored the most headed goals of any team in La Liga this season with eight, scoring one more in 20 games in 2021/22 than in the whole of last season (seven).
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) January 8, 2022
— @OptaJose
The assist? Who else but the good crazy? Dani Alves returned to action like he never left, putting in a sublime cross that simply had to end up in the net. Form is temporary, class is…well you know.
Dani Alves the oldest player to give an assist with Barcelona in La Liga history.
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) January 8, 2022
— @Barca19stats
Speaking of the backline, Marc-Andre ter Stegen did not have the best of games. While he did make some routine saves, he gave away the ball cheaply multiple times and nearly conceded an embarrasing lob from 35 yards. All on his 200th appearance, no less.
Ter Stegen has made his 200th
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) January 8, 2022
La Liga appearance, all with Barcelona. He’s the fourth German player to reach this milestone in the competition after Bernd Schuster (316), Toni Kroos (228) and Uli Stielike (215).
— @OptaJose
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