Barcelona will look to continue its stellar season when its takes on Granada on Saturday afternoon.
Barcelona has a record of 20 wins, two draws, and one loss in 23 matches this season and has a 12 point lead over 2nd place Atletico Madrid in the standings. In the team's last match, Barcelona destroyed Getafe 6-1. Blaugrana got goals six different players including Cristian Tello, Lionel Messi, David Villa, Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique, and Alexis Sanchez.
Interim Coach Jordi Roura could deploy his main starters against Granada, but he must also maintain focus on the Wednesday tilt with AC Milan in the Champions league. Midfielder Xavi seems to have his sights set on that match and warns that his team must be ready for a tough AC Milan. We have to compete," Xavi stated. "Milan aren't just any old team. They have players that are strong defensively - tough and with a lot of talent. They a great team, with seven European Cups."
On Saturday Barcelona will take on a weak Granada side. The club currently sits in 14th place with 26 points on the year but has shown some signs of life in the last few weeks. On Feb. 2 the team managed a 1-0 win over Real Madrid courtesy of a Cristiano Ronaldo own goal. Last week, Granada trounced Deportivo La Coruña 3-0. The team got a 45 minute own goal from Deportivo's Carlos Marchena but added goals from Odion Ighalo and Guillherme Siqueria to clinch the victory.
Predictions: Barcelona should win this easily, but I think Roura will limit the minutes of his top players in preparation for Wednesday's match. 2-1 Barcelona.
Start Time: 2 PM EST
TV: beIN Sport USA
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