Antoine Griezmann's barren run in front of goal continued against Celta Vigo as he failed to score for the fifth game in a row.
The Frenchman's time at Barcelona has been marked by his failure to strike up a relationship with Lionel Messi and his inconsistency at finding the net.
He's scored just one goal in his last eight matches and is becoming less and less involved in Barcelona's play, making just 21 passes in 73 minutes against Celta.
In comparison, Ousmane Dembele made 43 passes in his 20 minutes on the pitch.
By half time, Griezmann had made just eight passes - two less than Ansu Fati, who was taken off at the break.
This time last season, Griezmann had completed 595 passes for Atletico Madrid. This year, he's made just 529 for Barcelona.
He'd also scored more goals this time last campaign (six) than he has so far this season (four).
There was a chance for him to get on to the scoresheet on Saturday, but he squandered it, shooting straight at Ruben Blanco after Messi had found him in the penalty area.
Griezmann has played 1,210 minutes in 15 games (14 starts) for Barcelona so far this season.
His four goals came against Real Betis in matchday two, Villarreal in matchday six and Eibar in matchday nine. He still hasn't netted in the Champions League.
Barcelona will be hoping their star summer signing can rediscover his scoring touch after the international break for their upcoming games against the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid, Inter and Real Madrid.
Dedreamh
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Griez always remove his self from the game where ball is in the up front and removing his self from the game,he is a good player but I see that his position is the problem
mzeereal
435
Network has been bad since he left athletico Madrid.. And Messi hotspot is already full . so no way he can connect..🚀🚀
Siddharth—-
372
Griezman has made a blunder by joining Barcelona to win trophies unless loosing his career instead of that he should have made a move to premier league griezman is a complete stiker he should be allowed to play freely if a team has 3complete striker absolutely the team will struggle that’s what Barcelona case suarez griezman messi only messi shines in this season
locknut
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Why should people blame Messi for griez poor performance, Messi is a play maker, creative, if you play with Messi and you are below par, that's too bad for u cuz the man will feed you with many good passes and you will look so bad cuz u can't deliver... Anyway is good to know that people hating on Messi are CR7 fans who always wish bad to Messi one advice for u is to pray for ur idol cuz is going through tough times..
Haddelouyz
253
Have You Ever imagine, just one time that this could be his real level? I mean, we saw him score and shine at ATM. A team who plays a boring football that nobody can't explain (😑). MayBe It's strange but i never found this Guy exceptional. I don't find him anything special. I don't know if you'll understand what i mean. I've Always thought that he was a good player, not more. Sometimes I wonder if what we are seeing today isn't his real level in a bigger team and who loves to play football (with the ball). 🤔🤔 Just A reflexion, I've nothing against this Guy and i wish him the best. He plays for my team❤
thecityfan
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its a new club, for crying out loud are players no longer allowed to adapt to their club or do they have to be amazing straight out of the bat? give Grizzi time, hes a world cup winner, he will figure it out, and I'm sure he'll find his place at barca
takaimory
204
that's the reason why messi won't move to other clubs..changed teammates and tactics always difficult to adapt..can he scored half of his record goals per season outside barca??? doubt it
DEVANCY
154
GRIEZMANN IS A FANTASTIC PLAYER WHO MADE A HUGE MISTAKE JOINING THE MOST SELFISH PLAYER IN OUR BARCA HISTORY LIONEL MESSI......MESSI IS NOT A GOOD LEADER, I HAVE NEVER SEEN A LEADER WHO DONT PASS IN A 0-0 UCL MATCH CONSIDERING WE ARE IN THE GROUP OF DEATH.....MESSI COSTED BARCA 3 POINTS ....I ONLY SUPPORT MESSI BECAUSE HE PLAYS FOR BARCA BUT IN MY HEART I KNOW 100% CRISTIANO RONALDO IS THE BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD
Nepoleona
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A team can win a trophy with the amount of ball he lose. He needs to step up before UCL round of 16. they will badly need him