Barcelona vs Granada Live Score

Barcelona are a shadow of their former selves. A team riddled with inconsistency and lacking firepower, their only saving grace might just be a 16-year-old wonderkid named Lamine Yamal.

In a thrilling 3-3 draw against relegation-threatened Granada, Yamal single-handedly dragged his “wreckage of a team” to a point. His brace, showcasing his agility and finishing prowess, provided a beacon of hope in an otherwise dismal performance.

Xavi Hernandez, whose future as manager hangs by a thread, can at least point to Yamal’s emergence as a positive from his tumultuous second season. The teenager’s willingness to shoulder responsibility, starting and finishing games, is a testament to his talent and commitment.

However, while Yamal’s brilliance deserves applause, it cannot mask the underlying issues plaguing the Catalan giants. They are miles off the pace of league leaders Real Madrid and even securing Champions League qualification seems a distant dream. Girona’s recent defeat offers a lifeline, but one point hardly signifies a turnaround.

The question remains: can Yamal, despite his obvious talent, single-handedly salvage Barcelona’s season? The answer, unfortunately, seems bleak. Individual brilliance can only go so far, and without collective improvement, Barcelona’s struggles are likely to continue.

This season might be a write-off for Barcelona, but Yamal’s emergence offers a glimmer of hope for the future. If Xavi survives until summer, nurturing this young talent alongside a much-needed rebuild could be the foundation for a brighter future.

However, relying solely on a teenager’s shoulders is a gamble at best, and Barcelona need a more comprehensive solution to their problems if they want to reclaim their former glory.