Granada hosted FC Barcelona at the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes, as Barca attempted to sacrifice them to further their La Liga assault. Barca fought hard for a 3-1 win. Here are a few observations from the game.
It was a tough game, but Barca showed their class
The last time Barca played Granada away, we ended up losing 1-0; it was one of those games. Playing Granada away always seems to be a tough fixture for Barca, and it was no different this time around. A hard fought 3-1 was enough to sink Barca’s opponents; yet each goal was hard fought for. Barca doesn’t have the best record at the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes, with a couple of losses. This time however, Granada came out the losing side. One goal each from Rakitic, Suárez, and Leo Messi saw the home team off. Granada however got a goal of their own after Bartra gave away a penalty, which was converted. All in all, it was a good win for Barca, and a much needed 3 pts in the bag.
Granada are classless
The Granada players play like animals, worse in fact. Being physical is one thing, but being rash and dangerous is a whole other. Fouls all over the pitch were occurring, caused mostly by the home team. Dani Alves got his nose bloodied within the opening three minutes and, when Barca retaliated with fouls of their own, Granada could not go face to face, and their players started flopping like a fish out of water. Granada played with a complete lack of discipline, and I can safely say that if they get relegated this season, I will not feel a drop of pity for them. Absolutely classless display.
Dani has no right to be mad
Dani Alves’s performances this season continue to regress. He had a terrible performance against Malaga, which cost us three points, a decent showing against Manchester City, and yet another below par showing today. If he wants a new contract, he’d best step up his urgency, otherwise he’ll be out the door. For Barca fans, Danilo can’t get here fast enough.
But in the meantime, he has no right for these kinds of reactions:
Suárez should not have been subbed off, Neymar should have
Luis Suárez is fast becoming one of Barca’s best and most consistent performers. He bagged another goal today. And guess what, he bagged an assist as well. He also scored two goals against Manchester City midweek, which I’m saying as if every Barca fan in the world didn’t know already. Suárez has now scored 10 goals in all competitions. He is starting to understand the Barca style of play, and goals are starting to flow. Twenty goals this season could be a realistic target for Suárez, a personal slap in the face to FIFA for banning him.
Neymar on the other hand seemed quite tired. Even against Manchester City Neymar was out of sorts, as he was against Malaga. Neymar lost the ball constantly this game, and his movement was lethargic, and it’s quite obvious that he needs: rest. With a game against Rayo Vallecano coming up, Lucho would do well to bench Neymar lest he get injured.
Rakitic is Barca’s best midfielder at the moment
Rakitic was sublime today as he was midweek against Manchester City. His passing was crisp, his movements fluid, and he scored as well. Aside from that, his famous work rate was on display today as well. He was defending, attacking, passing, and everything in between. He is a definite starter in Barca’s midfield, and is a key part in how this team’s midfield works. His large frame and industry help put steel in our midfield, which helps against overly physical sides like Granada were today. Rakitic deserves a round of applause.
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