Koeman Sent Off In Barca’s Shock Defeat To Granada

By Daily sports on April 30, 2021

Barcelona spurned the chance to go top of the table on Thursday as a shock 2-1 defeat by Granada added another twist to La Liga’s most unpredictable title race in years. 

Barcelona’s coach, Ronald Koeman was also sent off in the game.

Barca could have taken control at the top by moving a point ahead of Atletico Madrid but Granada came from behind to snatch a stunning win at Camp Nou, in what will be a huge boost to the other title contenders.

Lionel Messi scored his 33rd goal of the season to put Barcelona in front but they failed to put the result beyond doubt and Granada hit back, Darwin Machis driving in and Jorge Molina’s header completing a remarkable turnaround.

Defeat means Barca took nothing from their game in hand except disappointment, which might be difficult to shake ahead of two crunch games now away at Valencia and at home to Atletico Madrid.

They stay third, level on points with Real Madrid, as Atletico retain their two-point advantage at the top, while Sevilla in fourth remain just three points off first.

Any of the four contenders could be crowned champions next month, with all of the top three squandering opportunities to take the lead in the last week.

Real Madrid were held to a goalless draw by Real Betis on Saturday before Atletico failed to take advantage as they were beaten by Athletic Bilbao.

Those results opened the door to Barcelona, but now they too have stumbled.

Granada’s victory adds another significant chapter to what has been an incredible season for Diego Martinez’s side, who reached the Europa League quarter-finals earlier this month only to be beaten by Manchester United.

They close to within five points of Villarreal, with European qualification not yet out of sight. (AFP)

•PHOTO: Barcelona players

Source Daily sports

Posted April 30, 2021


 

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