Almost Humiliated The Relegated Candidate Team, Barcelona Rescued Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal's young star saved Barcelona from defeat against Granada (X/@FCBarcelona)

JAKARTA - Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal saved the team from defeat. Host Granada, who is in danger of being relegated in the La Liga Spain match at the Stadio Olimpico Lluis Companys, Monday, February 12, 2024 in the morning WIB, Barca drew 3-3.

Barca not only almost collapsed but also had time to forget the hope of a miracle in winning La Liga. Barca are already chasing the leader of the standings, Real Madrid.

Madrid, who already have 61 points after a 4-0 victory over Girona, are further away from Barca. Now, Barca, who are in third place, is 10 points adrift. Meanwhile, Girona, who has 56 points, is ranked second.

Barca has also certainly failed to win trophies in all domestic competitions. They only hope that in the Champions League they will face stiff competition. Almost all European giants, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan are ready to compete in the round of 16.

Meanwhile, Granada should have won three points if Yamal didn't miss Yamal's goal in the 80th minute. The draw did not change Granad's position, who is ranked 19th or one strip above the basic occupants of the standings after having 13 points.

Barca coach Xavi Hernandez admits his team has difficulty facing this relegated candidate team. According to him Granada played very well which forced Barca to work hard to get points.

"We lost two points and the chance to cut the points deficit. Granada played very well. They forced us to work hard," said Xavi.

"It must be admitted that the league is now getting more difficult and difficult. Even getting two points is very difficult. But we don't give up. This team does have faith, enthusiasm and strength. But this is still not enough. And this is what makes it difficult for us," he said.

In that match, Barca actually started very well. They took the lead when Yamal broke into an empty net when they met Joao Cancelo's cross in the 14th minute.

Even though he was left behind, Granada refused to give up and put up a fight. The visitors' efforts were not in vain. Defender Ricard Sanchez managed to equalize in the 43rd minute.

Goals came after he fired a volley into the top corner of the goal. The 1-1 score lasted until halftime.

In the second half, Granada was able to surprise Barca. They turned things around after winger Facundo Pelistri broke into Marc Andre ter Tegen's goal which has recovered and is now standing under the crossbar. The goal of this loan player from Manchester United was created in the 60th minute.

Barca did not take long to respond to Pellistri's goal. Only three minutes later, striker Robert Lewandowski who welcomed Ilkay Gundogan's assist successfully equalized the score to 2-2.

However, Granada continued to try by playing attacking. Evidently, their efforts paid off after Ignasi Miquel's header beat Ter Stegen in the 66th minute.

Furthermore, Yamal became the determinant who saved Barca from defeat. The 16-year-old player's long-range shot broke into the opponent's goal. The score changed to 3-3 for both teams and lasted until the end of the match.