Quique Setien successfully debuted at the helm of Barcelona. The Catalan team faced resistance at home, but achieved a crucial victory in the battle for the leader position.
Barcelona, in the 20th round of the Spanish La Liga championship, faced Granada, who had previously defeated the Catalans earlier this season. The only goal scored by Lionel Messi determined the victory.
Barcelona dominated possession throughout the entire match, but it did not bear fruit in attack.
Everything changed in this duel with the opponent's red card - in the 69th minute, a Granada defender was forced to leave the field, greatly hindering the visitors' chances to compete for equality.
In the 76th minute, the decisive goal came after a great combination from the Barcelona team in the opponent's penalty area - Arturo Vidal provided the assist to Messi.
Barcelona regained the leader position after the victory. Real Madrid also has 40 points, but Barcelona surpasses their opponents in goal difference.
Result:
Barcelona 1 - 0 Granada
76' [1-0] L. Messi
69' G. Sanchez (Granada) sent off from the field
