Sergio Busquets refused to be drawn on comparisons between former coach Ernesto Valverde and his replacement Quique Setien after Barcelona’s 1-0 victory over Granada.
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Messi strikes to give Setien victory in first match as Barcelona boss
Lionel Messi’s 76th-minute winner marked new Barcelona coach Quique Setien’s first game in charge with a 1-0 victory over Granada to move back to the top of LaLiga on goal difference.
Barcelona begin life under new coach Setien against Granada
Quique Setien will take charge of Barcelona for the first time when they host Granada on Sunday night.
5 things you might not know about new Barcelona head coach Quique Setien
Barcelona have appointed Quique Setien to replace Ernesto Valverde on a contract until the end of the 2021-22 season.
Suarez at your service as Barcelona beat Alaves
Luis Suarez provided a goal and three assists as Barcelona opened up a three-point gap at the top of LaLiga after a 4-1 victory over Alaves at Nou Camp.
Valverde looks to new year as Barcelona prepare to end 2019 at home to Alaves
Ernesto Valverde has challenged Barcelona to again take their game to another level next year.
Messi hits 53rd career hat-trick as Barcelona return to LaLiga summit
Lionel Messi scored the 53rd hat-trick of his astonishing career to help Barcelona crush Mallorca 5-2 at the Nou Camp to retain their place at the top of LaLiga.
Barcelona boss Valverde plays down Messi retirement talk
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has dismissed talk of Lionel Messi retiring any time soon.
Messi marks 700th Barcelona appearance with goal in win over Dortmund
Lionel Messi marked his 700th appearance for Barcelona in eventful fashion with a goal, two assists and a booking for diving in a 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
Ernesto Valverde calls on Barcelona to rise above expectation
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde wants his side to rise above the constant wave of expectations as they aim to beat Borussia Dortmund and reach the Champions League knockout stages.
Ernesto Valverde hails Lionel Messi after record-equalling hat-trick
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde praised the perfect display of Lionel Messi after his treble, including two superb free-kicks, helped beat Celta Vigo 4-1 and put the team back top of LaLiga.
Lionel Messi sends Barcelona top with hat-trick against Celta Vigo
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick, including two stunning free-kicks, as Barcelona saw off Celta Vigo 4-1 at the Nou Camp to regain top spot in LaLiga.
Oscar Garcia hopes for magic touch in first game as Celta boss at Barcelona
New Celta boss Oscar Garcia insisted he has no magic wand to beat Barcelona.
Valverde accepts criticism after Barcelona held by Slavia Prague
Ernesto Valverde says he understands why some Barcelona supporters whistled his team following the disappointing goalless draw with Slavia Prague in the Champions League.
Pressure builds on Barcelona boss Valverde after Slavia Prague draw
Barcelona failed to ease growing pressure on head coach Ernesto Valverde after being held to a surprise goalless draw at home by Slavia Prague in the Champions League.
Valverde keen for Barcelona to move on from criticism after Levante defeat
Ernesto Valverde says Barcelona must swiftly move on from the criticism which greeted the end of their seven-match winning run by beating Slavia Prague in the Champions League.
Barcelona boss Valverde ‘out of words’ on Messi after win over Real Valladolid
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde said he had “run out of words” to describe Lionel Messi after his stellar display in a 5-1 win against Real Valladolid.
Lionel Messi brace helps Barcelona back to top of LaLiga table
Lionel Messi’s brace helped fire Barcelona back to the top of LaLiga as Real Valladolid were thrashed 5-1 at Camp Nou.
Barcelona boss Valverde shrugs off criticism ahead of Real Valladolid clash
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has shrugged off criticism of his side’s performance against Slavia Prague as they prepare to return to LaLiga action on Tuesday.
Ernesto Valverde questions Barcelona’s two late red cards in Sevilla win
Ernesto Valverde questioned both of Barcelona’s red cards that came late on in their 4-0 thrashing of Sevilla at the Nou Camp.