La Liga: Barcelona vs Granada Live
Preview
Barcelona will be looking to secure their third consecutive victory in La Liga as they host Granada at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Sunday evening. Xavi’s team is currently in third place in the La Liga standings, trailing the leaders Real Madrid by eight points. Meanwhile, Granada is in 19th place, eight points away from the 17th place that would secure their safety from relegation.
Since Xavi announced in late January that he would step down as head coach this summer, Barcelona have secured victories in their two league matches against Osasuna and Alaves. Despite the upheaval, it could still be a successful season for the Catalan team, who will travel to Napoli later this month for the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie. A title challenge remains a possibility, as Barcelona are only eight points behind the league leaders with 15 games remaining, and they are just six points behind second-placed Girona.
The top two teams in Spain’s top division are set to face off in a crucial match on Saturday evening. Additionally, Barcelona currently hold a five-point lead over fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao, and their response to the 5-3 home loss to Villarreal on January 27 has been strong. Although Barcelona have suffered three defeats at their temporary home this season, they will face a Granada side that has only earned one point from their 11 away games.
The Andalusian team has had a challenging season after earning promotion to Spain’s top division by winning the 2022-23 Segunda Division. Alexander Medina’s team has only accumulated 12 points from 23 league matches this season, placing them in 19th position in the table, eight points behind 17th-placed Mallorca. Granada recently earned a draw at home against Las Palmas, but they have suffered three losses in their last four matches in La Liga, including a 2-0 defeat at Getafe in their most recent away game.
Head-to-head
Barcelona has a strong track record against Granada, having only lost twice in their last 14 meetings. When playing at home, Barcelona has only suffered one defeat against Granada in the history of their matchups.
Prediction
Barcelona just have to continue winning in La Liga and see how far they can go, especially since Girona lost to Real Madrid on Saturday. Granada has more potential than they have demonstrated this season, but we are hesitant to support them in getting a good result on Sunday night.
