LaLiga 2019/20, Granada 2-0 Barcelona: 5 Hits and Flops

Barcelona's surprise 2-0 away defeat by Granada confines them to their worst top-flight start for 25 years
Barcelona's surprise 2-0 away defeat by Granada confines them to their worst top-flight start for 25 years

#1 Hit: Victor Diaz

Diaz's positioning was regularly impressive, keeping Griezmann and substitute Fati at bay for large periods
Diaz's positioning was regularly impressive, keeping Griezmann and substitute Fati at bay for large periods

With that in mind though, there was only one player better over the 90 minutes: captain Victor Diaz. Regardless of their stuttering form, it's difficult to keep a clean sheet against a Barcelona side stacked in attack and boasting quality across the pitch, but the 31-year-old was again integral as they kept their fourth successive clean sheet this campaign.

The fullback completed six of nine duels contested, four tackles, two interceptions, one block and successful dribble over the 90 minutes. Although his passing wasn't particularly accurate (64%) and he lost possession twelve times, maintaining concentration was key throughout as he defended patiently while forcing mistakes from Griezmann and co down the left-hand side.

Dealing with a different challenge up against Ansu Fati after the interval, he remained disciplined with his positioning while regularly looking to force the teenager either out wide or into conservative passes infield - thus lessening his impact on a match where he would've hoped for more from in the second half. Fati only completed two of his five attempted dribbles, while losing possession on seven occasions as a result. A job well done.

Stats' source: SofaScore and WhoScored

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