FC Barcelona returned to the path of victory with a resounding 3-0 win over Granada at the Johan Cruyff, after a 2-2 draw in Donosti. The match, which was played in front of 2,663 spectators, was transformed into a defensive and offensive work of art when the Norwegian Graham came on in the 54th minute and scored two of the Catalan team's three goals.
Coach Pere Romeu started the game with an eleven that included Serrajordi, Graham and Pina on the bench, but decided to change the scheme at the beginning of the second half. With Kerolin on the right, Kika in the center and Sydney crossing on the left, Barça sought a more fluid rhythm. The entry of Graham and Pina in the 54th minute was an unexpected turn that left the Granada defense in disarray. Sydney, occupying the right wing, provided speed and creativity, while Graham's presence on the left wing created numerous scoring opportunities.
The first goal came in the 68th minute, when a touch play culminated in a cross from Graham, a pass from Sydney and a shot from Brugts that found its way into the back of the net. The performance of goalkeeper Laura was key in the first half, with several saves that kept Barça on the scoreboard. However, Graham's intervention in the second half changed the course of the match. His second goal, a powerful long-range shot, sealed the lead and forced Granada to look for a draw.
The third goal came in added time, when Tere, in an attempt to clear the ball, put it into his own goal after a corner taken by Graham. The final score of 3‑0 not only ensured the victory, but also restored the team's confidence after the draw at the Donosti stadium. Referee Eugenia Gil, of the Galician Committee, gave Patri a warning in the 46th minute, but there were no major controversies during the match.
With this victory, Barcelona consolidates itself in the fight for qualification to the Champions League, while Granada is forced to rethink its defensive strategy. The next challenge for Barça will be the confrontation with the next rival, where the coaches will have to maintain the rhythm and discipline that have led them to this victory.