Barcelona were grateful to Antoine Griezmann for inspiring a second-half turnaround against minnows Ibiza in the Copa del Rey.
Match Report
Ibiza were great value for their half-time lead - indeed they could have added to Caballe's fortunate opener.
But Griezmann, so quiet before the break, provided two clinical finish - the second right at the death - to see Barca through.
Match Events
9' GOAL! UD Ibiza 1-0 Barcelona (Caballe)
Rodado wins a free-kick on halfway to relieve a little pressure, then the hosts move the ball forward nicely down the left. Rai Nascimento pulls the ball back and Javi Perez nips in to sidefoot into the bottom-right corner via a deflection off a team-mate. It goes down as Caballe's goal.
17' NO GOAL! Rodado's shot ruled out for an earlier foul
Rodado hares after Lenglet, chasing a long ball forward. The Barca defender goes down, allowing Rodado to slide a finish into the net. But the referee spots a foul from the Ibiza man, and the replays suggest he did indeed shove Lenglet.
28' CHANCE! Javi Lara's free-kick wide out
Javi Lara whips a free-kick over the wall but it drops comfortably wide of the left-hand post.
39' OFF THE POST! Nascimento nearly scores
Ibiza press, win the ball, and Javi Lara cuts it back to Rai Nascimento. He sits down De Jong and has to score but scuffs against the foot of the post. The ball comes back out to Rodado, but he hammers an effort straight at Neto.
68' CLOSE! Rakitic's long shot saved
Easy pickings for Parreno's first save. Rakitic lets fly from distance but it's straight at the goalkeeper. Barca have created very, very little.
72' GOAL! UD Ibiza 1-1 Barcelona (Griezmann)
Griezmann levels for Barca! De Jong splits the Ibiza defence and Griezmann, onside, slides a left-footed finish past Parreno.
94' GOAL! UD Ibiza 1-2 Barcelona (Griezmann)
Griezmann has won it for Barca! The striker offered nothing for over an hour but has scored twice to clinch victory. He races through and shoots through Parreno.
IsaacsQarterTomorrow
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name: Griezmann family members: Aquaman, Superman, Spiderman, Batman, Ant-Man, birdman... label: marvel
raynknight
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Ibiza NightcLubs were banned for Blaugranas until Griezmann stole the pass 😎
Jnene
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Barca successfully completed their tour in IBIZA as Griezmann gives the team two instructions to go back home
Total_football
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We won, no casualties. I consider that a huge win. Especially since the players seem to though themselves as bouncers and spineless refree. Those last 2 fouls against Fati deserved red. In this stupidity, Fati n Semedo werebshining beacons bcoz of fight spirit n taking it with a smile.
animac
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Ibiza pkayer 1: Is that a bird? Is that a plane? Ibiza player 2: No I don't think so. It must be a GOAT. Is that Messi? Is that Ronaldo? Ibiza Player 3: I don't think so. It must have super powers. Is that batman? Is that Super man? Ibiza player 4: No guys, it's GRIEZMAN.
Mathematics
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It's Official: Barca have recovered their second win under Setien
sadorsky
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BARCELONA will struggle without Messi MESSI will struggle without Barcelona[byebye][byebye]
Loyal10
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Griezmann is fit in his position cf i am also saying Barcelona Don't need Martinez or werner Barcelona already have a world class striker like Griezmann we need a good lwf any good experienced not any kid bcuz we have fati n Dembele as young talent
RohanVashodia
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MSG M missing no problem S missing no problem Because we got Greizy
Yoyenost
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Barca played actually very well....this was an artificial turf and it's quite difficult to play on it than on natural grass....they aren't used to it but still it was a fighting performance
footballforlife❤
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see the fouls conceded by opponent
RohanVashodia
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Valverde : Bottles Setien : COMEBACKS
AndreSmart
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This is for All Haters, Madrid, Juventus fans and all those people that said that Griezmann Is a Flop that don't fit Barca...
marksman
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if ibiza had played football with good sportsman spirit and still lost they would have made a name for themselves.they look like thigs😂😂.ending moments of match if that wasn't the penalty for fati incident i dont onow what is.a straight red as well before that.they thought they xan do whatever they want.for those who said setein was not better thqn valverde,see the diff.we would have panicked in this moment under val.greiz shut the mouth of haters.both him and fati played beter in hte end. forca barca💕
1Adebisi1
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To be sincere, Barcelona need to improve our scoring techniques. We are now very good in the possession aspect. The defensive aspect is also getting in shape. But our goal scoring techniques are very poor for a team like us. You can imagine not having a single shot in the first half not to even talk of whether it was on or off target. I think QUIQUE SETIEN now knows the assignment he has. But Kudos to team, I must say Barcelona has now learnt to manage pressure. To me, those Ibiza team were not normal in their marking. If I were to be on that pitch as a team b or a young player, I would have asked to be subbed. But we successfully controlled the game till the end. Next up Valencia. May God assist us in defeating them also with ease. FORCA BARCA.
Jsmooth
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When there’s no Messi to messy up opponents defense - There comes Griezmann with the Grease to get them greasy
Senceipz
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no creativity in midfield..!! not at all!! holding possesion is not everything... Barcelona were not pressing the game at all..first half ...0 shot...and those defense line are doing nothing in attack....there were so much gap between midfielder and defense line... Barcelona just had possession by passing the ball to back!! no creativity at all!! they were playing like third class team....rakitic is no more required in the team!! fati is overrated!! Barcelona is going to have 0 trophies this season I bet!! it they continue to play this type of game...then definitely they aren't going to win anything at all..! No Messi no Barcelona..! except for Vidal,De jong, griezmann, no one is passionate about the game... there's no spirit to win.....how can you play with 80% possession without creating chances!! Barcelona midfield is definitely lacking something!! Dejong,Arthur and busquet/Vidal should be starter...Puig can b used as a substitute... rakitic is needed to be sold asap! Don't know if they are going to win against Napoli or not!!!
leofrankid12
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If scoring late goal was an ACT then BARCELONA is the LIVERPOOL of it
Sam14314
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Alba found a new WIfi connection with Griezmann 🔥🔥🔥
dosalmnrz
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I have to increase my phone brightness 200% because i cant watch anything where the ball who is having ball. I am watching madrid match in salamanca, they are small club (only 3000 seat) stadium but having lights so much better than them
P_Taneja
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It's like harry potter when liverpool beat barca they gave their heart attack trait to barca but the good thing is they win though late voldemort for us [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
lordofUtterbol
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When I heard Messi is not playing, I felt bad for Ibiza crowd. But after watching the match, I am glad he did not play, definitely would have an injury. Those idiotic defenders would have spear tackled him. They were hugging Fati like long lost brother.
Misty31
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Barcelona got me searching this
Balcombe
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TheLowestLevelOfHell
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Not even in the wildest of their dreams will Barca fans say : Who needs Messi ?? 😂😂
RohanVashodia
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Barcelona without Messi is like Liverpool without VAR