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Quique Setien successfully won the inaugural victory as the new Barcelona coach after beating Granada at the Camp Nou Stadium in the 2019-2020 Spanish League continued.

Barcelona successfully beat guests Granada with a score of 1-0 at Camp Nou Stadium, (1/19/2020).

Lionel Messi's single goal in the 76th minute ensured Barcelona returned to the top of the Spanish league standings which had been taken over by Real Madrid.

El Barca who play at home are able to dominate the game with 83 percent possession.

Touch of Quique Setien with a 3-4-3 formation makes Barcelona able to monopolize possession and put high emphasis on the field.

The playing style returns the Blaugrana standard which was once practiced by Johan Cruyff and Pep Guardiola.

Barcelona defensive midfielder Sergio Busquets, praised his team's performance under the direction of Quique Setien.

But he refused to compare the new coach with Ernesto Valverde.

"We performed so solidly and were able to fully control the ball on the field so the opponent could not do much," said Sergio Busquets.

"We need to fight hard when our opponents play defensively, in general our team plays well and maximizes the ball.

"There is no question of comparison. Every coach has their own style and outlook on football.

"We are pleased with the Ernesto Valverde method as well as the Setien method," Busquets added.

In the match Setien also received appreciation from Blaugrana supporters after playing a young player Riqui Puig.

Riqui Puig who came on for Ivan Rakitic was also the creator of Lionel Messi's goal.

Thanks to the victory over Granada, Barcelona are now collecting 43 points from 20 goals, winning goal difference over Real Madrid.

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