Liga FC Barcelona Granada 2020: the grand premiere of Quique Setién - The news on the side of Catalonia this week is obviously the appointment of the new coach of the first team, Quique Setién, who thus succeeds Ernesto Valverde. A team that hopes to find a new face with Setién, after the last complicated and highly criticized months of Barça from its predecessor. For that, what better than a reception of the 10th of Liga, Granada, to regain confidence and start this second part of the season serenely. Remember that in the first leg, Diego Martinez’s team created the sensation, winning 2-0 in front of their home crowd.

Barcelona - New coach, new dynamic?

Even if Barcelona occupies the leading position on a par with Real Madrid, the content previously offered by Valverde has long been criticized. With 4 draws and 3 losses in the first leg, Barça can be happy that the rivals did not take advantage to widen the gap. The arrival of Quique Setién on the Catalan bench should do good to the collective, to keep a competitive frame of mind. As he explained at his first press conference, Quique will try to convey to the players the enthusiasm, the drive to win and the confidence he has right now. His game idea seems to meet the expectations of the Barcelona club, namely to get the best performance from each player and win by playing well, which is the key to success.

Liga FC Barcelona Granada 2020

Players will certainly want to make a splash by offering their new coach a first win. One thing is certain, this first match on the Barça bench will be in the spotlight. To get off to a good start under the Setién era, the Catalans will have to collect points at home, since they remain on 3 draws in the last 4 La Liga games. The 61-year-old Spanish coach will be able to count on the entire squad for this, only Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembélé will miss, both injured. Ter Stegen and Arthur Melo returned to training this week and are expected to return for Sunday. Iñaki Peña, Riqui Puig, Carles Pérez and Ansu Fati from Barça B will also be available. Note the departure this week from Todibo, heading for Schalke 04. An almost complete workforce, which will therefore be carefully observed during the first 90 minutes of this new era.
Grenada - Create a surprise at Camp Nou

A convincing start to the league in the standings for the promoted from this Liga, since the club currently occupies 10th place. The club this season notably hung on Villarreal (4-4) and L’Atletico Madrid (1-1), and stood up to the Bernabéu 4-2 against Real. Granada also beat Barça de Valverde in the first leg (2-0) with goals from Azeez and Vadillo. In short, Diego Martinez’s team will have a good game in challenging Barcelona at home. With as many victories as defeats at the start of the championship, Granada could, if successful, claim 8th place in the ranking. Martinez's men remain on a home victory against Mallorca, and intend to continue this dynamic.

Diego Martinez goes to Camp Nou with an almost complete group, only Neyder Lozano, Montoro and Fede Vico are still injured. To create the sensation of this 20th day, Granada will be able to count on its top scorer, Antonio Puertas with 4 achievements. Roberto Soldado, less in sight this season (2 goals and 3 assists), will also be a key asset for this team, the attacker having been well known on Spanish lawns for a few years now. The Andalusian club will try to outwit its opponent, to play without complexes against a cador of the championship in doubt, thus repeating its feat of the first leg.
The keys to the match: A feat to thwart the beginnings of Quique

With Barça unbeaten at home this season in La Liga, the job is going to be difficult for Martinez’s men. With no less than 34 goals scored over 9 games at Camp Nou, the Barcelona road roller has no intention of stopping on such a good path, led in particular by the league's top scorer, Lionel Messi. However, Barcelona will have to remain vigilant and not drop the case too quickly, as demonstrated so often, because Granada are a team which have scored in 2 thirds of their away matches. The Andalusian club will certainly have to defend a large part of the match, and can hope to reverse the situation by playing the potential counter to the bottom.

Thus, the 10th in Liga will try to thwart the plans of the leader and his new coach. On the Catalan side, this match will obviously be eagerly awaited and scrutinized with attention, and particularly concerning the choices of the titular players. Quique Setién joined young Riqui Puig in the first team this week, and could very well make him start the match. Luis Suarez was injured, Griezmann should be aligned in the center, and leave room for Ansu Fati on the wing. Catalan supporters await a certain tactical renewal instilled by Quique, Granada could then suffer the costs.

But Barcelona have a tendency to slack off in their last matches, and Diego Martinez and his players will be able to follow the example of Real Sociedad and Espanyol, both of whom have hung on Barça this season. Grenade will he play it all for the whole while repeating his feat of the first leg? Will Quique Setién's big premiere on the Barça bench be a success? Answer tonight.