Barça returned to add three points at the Johan Cruyff after beating Granada 3-0, with a match that required patience against the rival's very recessed defense. The victory was achieved thanks to the persistence of the team, which managed to open the scoring in the second half and maintain the advantage until the end.
Irene Paredes, the team's center back, commented on the difficulties in finding space in front of such a compact defensive block. “It is difficult to attack such low blocks that do not propose anything more than defending and trying to catch you in some counterattack,” he explained. The player also referred to a controversial action in which the referee did not award a penalty after grabbing her defender. "It's a clear penalty. The referee has said that with the cameras there she couldn't see it well. It's a clear penalty, but hey, we accept it," he said, showing his frustration but accepting the decision.
The opening goal was scored by Esmee Brugts, who highlighted the team's ability to correct aspects during the break. "We believe we played a good game. At half-time we talked about things we could improve and we did. We created many chances and in the end we scored," he said. Brugts explained that the coaching staff had emphasized the need to maintain confidence and improve accuracy on cross plays.
Coach Pere Romeu recalled that Barça had 45 shots in total, underlining the importance of insistence. With the victory, the team remains in the fight for the Champions League places, while Granada is out of the qualification zone. Barça's next challenge will be to consolidate its position in the league and continue seeking continuous improvement in its performances.