Granada is one of the most famous teams in La Liga. They are known for the quality of the players involved with the team. They have won the La Liga title a total of five times. This means they are a top-rated team and a must-watch for sports enthusiasts in the country.
Granada’s return to La Liga
Granada FC is one of the big surprises in La Liga this season. Its stunning run in the Copa del Rey has given Spanish soccer fans something to discuss.
Granada is a club that has gone through a few ups and downs over the years. During the early 2000s, they were stuck in the fourth tier. However, they are back in the top flight and are looking suitable for a return to European competition.
They have a great Rui Silva keeper running for best in class. He is ahead of Marc-Andre ter Stegen of Barcelona and Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid.
The new owners have invested much money in the club’s stadium, transforming it into a modern, 19,000-seater. Meanwhile, they have also improved the pitch to a higher standard.
Granada is in the middle of a nine-game unbeaten streak and has won four games at home. They have a strong and well-rounded side and a great style of play.
Their defenders have driven Granada’s success. They have kept eight clean sheets this season and are the only team to have recorded more than three. In addition, Granada has won all of its home games against Atletico Madrid.
Granada vs. FC Andorra
Granada CF will take on FC Andorra in a Segunda Division game on the 28th of January, 2023. It is the first of a two-match series and is the only one of the two to be played this season. In the grand scheme of things, Granada hasn’t had much to offer in the way of success, but they have been able to muster up some decent home form. They will likely need to be at their best to keep the ball away from the FC Andorra juggernauts.
The match is also notable for a couple of other reasons. First, it is the first time Granada has played a home game against a team from across the border, and second, it is the first time they have beaten a top-flight club in a friendly. Despite several high-profile losses over the years, Granada still looks like a club with real potential. If they can perform up to par against a strong opponent, they will be in an excellent position to challenge for the title of Segunda Division champions.
The game will likely be an entertaining affair for both teams. There will be a lot of action on the pitch, so a live stream is a must for fans unable to attend in person.
Granada vs. Jiang Zhang
Chinese businessman Jiang recently owned Granada FCZhang. He completed the purchase of the Spanish football club in June for 37 million euros.
Granada has enjoyed relative stability under Jiang Zhang. Despite failing to qualify for the top two in Spain, the club has shown a lot of character to recover from defeats.
Granada FC started the season with a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao. They also beat Barcelona 2-0 in September. As a result, the team qualified for the UEFA competition for the first time in its history.
The club is now in seventh place in the league. However, the team has only won one game in the last 18 matches. They face two challenging games against Albacete and Andorra in the next couple of months.
Granada’s president is John Jiang, who owns a controlling stake in the club. Although he hasn’t attended matches this season, he has not said anything about the current situation. However, his name is still on the website as ‘honorary president.’
Jiang’s business contacts in Spanish football include the media company Media Base Sports (MBS), which Pere Guardiola runs. This is the same agency that advised Jiang on Granada’s policies in his first year as president.
Jiang also purchased a controlling stake in Serie A side Parma in 2017. After a mediocre first season in Serie B, Parma finished second and was promoted to the top flight.