From the off, Pep Guardiola's starting formation for his City side was odd, with no holding player in the centre of the park and without a recognised striker.

From the off, Pep Guardiola's starting formation for his City side was odd, with no holding player in the centre of the park and without a recognised striker.

Alfredo Relaño looks back on Barcelona's surprising two points dropped against Levante, which puts a huge dent in their, and Messi's, LaLiga title hopes.

Granada had never beaten Barça before on 24 visits to the old Les Corts and the Camp Nou, but they shocked Koeman's side on Thursday night.


BARCELONA VS GRANADA

BARCELONA-VALLADOLID

World Cup qualifiers

WORLD CUP 2022
Alfredo Relaño reacts to Barcelona's 3-2 LaLiga win over Real Betis on Sunday, which saw Lionel Messi have a crucial impact as a second-half substitute.


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