Granada started the match well, they played like a team that was trying to put pressure on their opponent who wanted to undermine their dominance. Granada counter-attack scheme was quite effective compared to ball control so they were able to control the game. Granada players were able to take advantage of the space in Barcelona defense, they managed to break into Barcelona goal twice in the first half.
The draw that Barcelona achieved at home to Granada was not due to injuries to many of their mainstay players, but was the result of a lack of discipline at the back in blocking attacks from Granada players. Barcelona had to settle for sharing points with Granada, losing two points meant they failed to return to second place.
It was unexpected that Barcelona had to settle for a draw with hosts Granada 2-2. Barcelona doesn't seem confident for this match, there is no De Jong, no Lewa, no Raphinha and no Pedri. Barcelona has difficulty scoring goals. Indeed, they made a comeback, but they had to make a comeback to win, not to draw. This draw left them four points behind Real Madrid, of course with this result Barcelona must immediately get up so as not to lose any more points to the teams at the bottom of the standings.
Last season until the league after Barcelona only conceded 20 goals. This season they have only conceded 10 goals in week 9 and will continue to concede because the game is still long. This season Barcelona's defense looks very weak compared to the previous season which looked very strong and solid. It will be a tough task for Xavi to continue to be the best if he wants to remain competitive and defend the Laliga title this season.