Granada 2-2 Barcelona: summary, score, goals, highlights, LaLiga 23/24

FT: Granada 2-2 FC Barcelona

A point gained for Granada and two lost for Barcelona is probably the overview of tonight's contest at the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes. 

Two goals from the home side by Bryan Zaragoza, with the first coming after just 17 seconds were cancelled out by Lamine Yamal who became the youngest ever goalscorer in LaLiga and a late goal by Sergi Roberto.

The Catalan's toiled and struggled to break down a solid Granada defence and thought they had secured maximum points with a late Joao Felix header ruled out by VAR after it was deemed that Ferran Torres was offside and interfering with play. 

Plenty of work ahead for Xavi as the league takes a pause for the FIFA window and El Clasico looming at the end of the month.

The whistle sounds and it ends 2-2.

Into the 99th minute and still no final whistle.

Cancelo carded as is Torrente.

The whistle sounds and it's not full time as Torrente is down.

A minute left in Granada as Barcelona continue to press.

Romeu drills the ball inches wide from distance.

No goal.

As we were with 2-2

A bit of a let-off for the home side.

VAR being checked.

The Portugal striker was not offside but Ferran Torres seemed to be as he tried to get onto the ball. 

Offside given.

We'll have seven minutes of added time.

A draw would see Barcelona remain in third place behind Real Madrid and Girona.

The El Clasico is coming up at the end of the month.

Final minute of the game as Barcelona look for a third.

So close as Zaragoza drills the ball against the post.

Sergi Roberto bags the goal despite a series of protests from the Granada players.

Five minutes left and it's 2-2

Barcelona draw level

Vallejo set to come on for Granada as Sanchez makes way.

Granada change

Granada not getting a look-in on the ball as the visitors move possession from one side of the pitch to the other.

Anxious faces on the Barcelona fans gathered at the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes.

Ferreira is called upon again and as before the Granada stopper does well and palms the ball away from danger.

To be honest, Barcelona have threatened little in the second half as Ferran slips the ball through Araujo and his shot is into the side netting.

Romeu on for Lamine

FCB change 

Callejon on for Boye

Granada change

15 minutes left in Granada.

Time running out for the Catalan side.

There have been a few 50/50 decisions now that have all gone the way of Barcelona and that has not gone down well with the home supporters.

Less than 20 minutes left in Granada and the home side have managed to ride a series of waves of FC Barcelona attacks.

Granada also making the odd forray forward into the Barça half.

Ferreira saves well as Ferran almost pokes the ball home to level the game.

Rubio now carded too by the ref as he hauls Joao Felix to the ground.

Barcelona less than 25 minutes away from their first LaLiga defeat of the 23-24 season.

Joao Felix clipped on the edge of the box and Miquel is carded.

On repeat viewing it appears that the Portuguese went to ground easily and was not really struck by the Granada player.

Ferran Torres shots and the ball clips the wall. 

FCB switch

Fermin off with Sergi Roberto his replacement

We pass the hour mark and still no way through for Barcelona.

Boye almost bags a third for Granada as he gets a knee onto a dangerous Gumbau cross.

Triple switch for Granada

The side in turquoise still dominate possession.

Granada simply unable to hang on to the ball.

Fermin gets a shot off but the ball is directed straight at Ferriera.

The Granada keeper has done well tonight and saved the home side on a series of occasions.

Granada really holding on with their fingertips now as it seems to be only a question of when Barça will prize open the Nazarie defensive wall.

The second half taking off from when the first 45' ended with the visitors in control.

Granada sitting deep as Barcelona move the ball around and look for an equaiser.

A win for Granada would move the home side out of the relegation zone.

The late Yamine goal has diluted the atmosphere at the packed stadium.

How many times in the past have we seen the big teams go behind but only to push on and win games when all seems lost.

The teams are back on the pitch as the second half is about to get underway.

The home side to start the second half.

Granada ahead at the break

The whistle sounds and it's half time in Granada.

The home side lead through two Zaragoza goals but Lamine Yamal makes history in LaLiga as the teenage pulls one back for Barcelona and becomes the youngest ever goal scorer in the Spanish top flight.

16 years and 87 days....

Yamine Lamal is the youngest goalscorer ever in LaLiga history.

We'll have five minutes of added time.

Confirmation

Kounde subbed by Araujo

Kounde who was back on the pitch goes to the surface and the Frenchman will be subbed. 

All not well with his knee.

Araujo set to be his replacement.

Into the final five minutes of the half and the main story here has to do with Zaragoza who, with his two goals for Granada has Barcelona reeling.

Koundes is back on his feet and looks okay to continue.

Flag is up as Zaragoza almost managed to sneak in again.

Kounde goes to ground and will need medical attention.

This does not look great for the French international.

Joao Felix does well and forces Ferreira into action again with the keeper palming behind for yet another corner.

What a challenge for the Catalan side now.

Just as when it appeared that the visitors were creating chances and getting closer to an equaliser, up steps Malaga born Zaragoza to make it 2-0.

GRA 2-0 FCB

Zaragoza makes it two for Granada

Two shots from the home side and two goals.

100% efficiency !

An incredible goal from Zaragoza again ....

Barcelona reeling.

Incredible...

Granada go two up.

Zaragoza again !

Barcelona win their sixth corner of the contest.

Granada pegged well inside their own half now and have not managed a shot on Ter Stegen's goal since the Zaragoza strike in the first minute.

Barcelona create more danger as Felix and Gavi work well.

The shot on target was side but the flag was up anyhow.

Joao Felix again ...

This time the Portuguese striker drills a ball on goal from outside the box and the ball whistles just inches wide.

Just a little one sides in terms of possession !

Granada lead though...

Best chance of the night for Barcelona falls to Gavi as he beats two men and sees his shot pushed wide for a corner.

Almost 20 minutes on the clock and it's been a commendable performance from the home side who have been level with the current LaLiga champions and have been tight defensively.

Finally, Barcelona threaten as Joao Felix sees his countryman Ferreira alert and the side in turqupise win a corner.

The visitors have yet to test Ferreira in the Granada goal and at the moment the game is a monologue of possession without any end product.

The home side seem to be happy to absorb pressure and look to strike on the counter.

No way through for Barcelona as Granada defend resolutely.

The visitors in control possession wise but the scoreline is what counts and still reads: Granada 1-0 FC Barcelona 

Barça are not alone tonight with approximately 500 Cules here at the Nuevo Estadio Los Carmenes.

What a way to start the game for Granada.

Paco Lopez is something of a bogey manager for Barcelona and as a coach at Levante got one over on the Catalan giants on more than once occasion.

Barcelona look to bounce back as Neva manages to clear the ball.

Granada ahead in the first minute

The Catalans lose the ball and the 22-year-old winger pounced and get a fortuitous bounce as the ball dipped over Ter Stegen's arm.

Granada go ahead after 17 seconds

Off we go.

The teams take to the pitch.

Granada in their classic red and white hoops, blue shorts with the visitors in their third kit, an all turquise number. 

Granada fans with 'Giantkillers' banner

It's a big night in Granada with visits of the bigger clubs always generating added levels of excitement.

Granada fans are up for it tonight with the game a total sell out!

With kick off just over ten minutes away, Cadena Ser report that there are large queues outside the stadium.

We don't know at this point if the situation may impact on the kick off time but will keep you all posted.

Paco Lopez: pre game

The Granada manager spoke to DAZN shortly before the action at the Nuevo Estadio Los Carmenes and was under no doubt about how the pattern of the game will play out.

"Barcelona will dominate possession, we have no doubt about that, our challenge is to be able to read the game and use the space that comes our way".

LALIGA

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Barcelona's Joâos are in the house

Half an hour to go in Granada where a balmy October evening awaits players and fans alike with a very warm evening in Granada with a temperature of 25C-77F expected at kick-off.

A reminder of the team news should you just be tuning in. 

Remember, Lewandowski, De Jong, Raphina and Pedri all absent for Barcelona.

Granada-FCB: match official

César Soto Grado is tonight's referee.

Curiously the 43-year-old cut his teeth in the officiating game refereeing in the Venezuelan top flight.

The man from Toledo has been in charge of LaLiga games as of the 2019-20 season and tonight is supported by:

VAR - Del Cerro Grado

Assistant - Cebrián Devis 

Assistant - Carlos Álvarez

Fourth official - Sergio Escriche

Barcelona coming through recent games with narrow wins with a different situation for Granada with two draws-two defeats in their past four outings. 

With an hour to go until kick-off in Granada, let's take a look at both teams recent form.

Granada XI announced

Lucas Boye will be the focal man in attack for the home side tonight as they look to deliver a shock and add to their one league win.

Granada-FC Barcelona: clobal ko times

What time does the game start wherever you are in the world?

Fear not, the Granada Twitter /X account has got you covered.

FC Barcelona XI named

Xavi has selected his eleven players who will start in Granada. Yamal, Ferran and Joao Felix set to lead the line as youth player Fermin Lopez gets another runout for the Catalan side.

All set in Granada

A full house is expected in Granada tonight with the capacity of the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes just shy of 20,000.

Granada-FC Barcelona: past five meetings

Granada are on a decent run in recent games against the Catalan giants.

Two draws and a shock win at Camp Nou in 2021 is an impressive trio of results and Paco Lopez needs something similar for his side tonight.

Barça in turquoise for Granada clash

The Catalan side will be in change colours tonight for the LaLiga matchday 9 game in Granada and will be wearing their vivid turquoise kit at the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes tonight. 

Granada games=goals

Granada games have produced more goals (34) than those involving any other team in La Liga.

13 goals in those games have been bagged by Los Nazaries and 21 falling the way of their rivals.

That surely sets up everything for a 0-0 tonight I guess !

Granada v FC Barcelona: head-to-head

In all 56 meetings between the sides, Granada have only managed seven wins, with seven games ending in a draw. The Catalan side having won out on 42 occasions.

Barça, key absentees

The Catalan side travel to Granada missing four players key players with midfield duo Frenkie de Jong and Pedri out with injury.

Brazilian winder Raphinha has yet to recover from his injury sustained against Sevilla and this midweek, Xavi was deal another blow as top scorer Robert Lewandowski sprained his ankle against Porto in the Champions League clash.

Granada are ready

Granada would settle for a repeat of the result last time both sides met at Los Carmenes with the game ending in a 1-1 draw.

Xavi's side come into the game as the only unbeaten team in LaLiga so far this season with the Catalan side winning six and drawing two of their opening eight games. A win is imperative for Barcelona's hopes of pusing Real Madrid after Los Blancos outclassed Osasuna yesterday at the Bernabeu.

It's a different objective today for Granada with Paco Lopez's men already embroiled in a relegation struggle having just won one game all season.

The action in the Andalusian city has a kick off today off at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT.

It's a 9pm start local time.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage as Granada face FC Barcelona at the Nuevo Estadio Los Carmenes.