Further tied with Real: Messi saves Setién's debut in Barça

Matchday RoundupLaLiga remains exciting! Thanks to a late Messi goal, Barcelona and Real Madrid remain on point – the Argentine was the only scorer in the debut of new coach Quique Setién.

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Messi redeemed Setien’s new team – Photo: Lluis Gene / AFP via Getty Images

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Messi scores on Setien debut

BARCELONA. The second half of the season begins as the first half of the season ended: with two leaders. Because Lionel Messi saved the debut of new coach Quique Setién, Barcelona and Real Madrid remain tied at the top of the table.

After the Blancos put in a 2-1 win over Seville on Saturday, the Catalans were in demand on Sunday evening. And despite 83 percent possession and 18: 4 finishes, the two zeros remained until the 76th minute – until Granada lost a player with yellow-red (69th) and Messi released the “Blaugrana” and the 1-0 after Arturo Vidal’s heels- Submission achieved.

The visitors from Granada, who beat Barça 2-0 in the first leg, were not without chances and only hit the inside post shortly before the goal, but the victory is still okay for the home side.

Further tied with Real: Messi saves Setién’s debut in Barça

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