FC Barcelona nearly pulled off a remarkable comeback in their La Liga fixture against Granada at the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes on Sunday, October 8.
However, their efforts resulted in a 2-2 draw, marked by a controversial decision by the officials that disallowed what could have been a game-winning goal for the Blaugrana.
The breakthrough nearly came for Barca when Joao Felix thought he had scored a dramatic late winner in injury time. However, his goal was disallowed due to a marginal offside call against Ferran Torres.
Barcelona boss Xavi expressed skepticism about the crucial call that prevented them from taking a higher spot in the La Liga table.
"Just as the referee can rule out João Felix's goal, he can also give it. I think Torres doesn't interfere, whether Ferran jumps or not, the ball goes to the same place. Who is he interfering with?," the 43-year-old tactician remarked.
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Lamine Yamal makes history
Trailing by two goals scored by Granada forward Bryan Zaragoza just before halftime, Barcelona's teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal reduced the deficit in injury time, providing a glimmer of hope.
The crucial goal wasn't just any other one - the Spanish winger became the youngest goalscorer in La Liga history with the strike at just 16 years and 87 days.
Full-back Sergio Roberto then leveled the game in the 85th minute, setting the stage for both teams to scramble for a potential game-winning goal in the match's dying moments.
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