FC Barcelona’s manager, Xavi Hernandez, expressed his frustration after his team was held to a 2-2 draw by Granada in a La Liga clash. Despite a spirited comeback, Xavi believed his squad deserved more from the match.
Barcelona settles found themselves trailing by two goals in the first half, with Granada’s Bryan Zaragoza capitalizing on defensive lapses. However, the highlight of the match was Lamine Yamal, who, at 16 years and 87 days, became the youngest goalscorer in La Liga history, providing a glimmer of hope for Barcelona.
Sergi Roberto’s late equalizer salvaged a point for Barcelona settles in the 86th minute. Still, Xavi felt his team’s performance warranted a victory, considering their dominance in possession and numerous chances created.
Xavi Hernandez commended his players for their patience and their ability to control the game, especially in the latter stages when Granada’s goalkeeper, Andre Ferreira, was called into action to make crucial saves.
Despite the draw, Barcelona’s position in the La Liga standings remains precarious. They are currently third with 21 points, trailing Real Madrid by three points and Girona by one point, both of whom secured victories in their respective matches.
Xavi remained optimistic about his team’s potential but emphasized the need to rectify their mistakes. He acknowledged that Barcelona cannot afford to concede early goals and must continue to improve.
Barcelona’s injury woes continued with a knee injury to Jules Kounde, adding to their list of sidelined players, including Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, and Raphinha.
As La Liga intensifies, Barcelona settles is determined to bounce back and keep their title hopes alive, learning from their mistakes in the process.