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Struggling Barcelona snatch crucial point vs Granada on back of Bayern Munich thumping through last-minute Araujo goal

BARCELONA’S struggles continued as they needed a last-gasp equaliser to earn a point at home against Granada.

Ronald Koeman’s men were soundly beaten 3-0 by Bayern Munich in the Champions League last week.

GettyRonald Araujo scored a late equaliser as Barcelona were held 1-1 by Granada[/caption]

ReutersDomingos Duerte looked to have set up a famous win for Granada before Araujo pounced[/caption]

And cash-strapped Barca were hoping to get back to winning ways by beating Granada in front of their own supporters at the Nou Camp.

However, their plans were dented after just two minutes when Domingos Duarte put the visitors ahead.

Barcelona huffed and puffed for the next 87 minutes to no avail.

But a saviour finally stepped forward in Argentine defender Ronald Araujo, who nodded home a 90th minute equaliser to salvage a point for his side.

However, it was not the result Koeman was hoping for after last week’s battering from Bayern.

Barcelona have now won just two of their opening five games in all competitions this term.

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And things get even harder in October, with league games against Atletico Madrid, Valencia and Real Madrid –  plus a trip to Benfica in Europe.

Having lost club legend Lionel Messi on a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain over the summer, Barca fans have had to make do with a new-look frontline including Memphis Depay.

However, Sergio Aguero is yet to make his debut as he remains sidelined through injury and isn’t expected back for at least another month.

Fellow attackers Ousmane Dembele and Martin Braithwaite are also injured, with the latter out until 2022.

Experienced defender Jordi Alba and highly-rated midfielder Pedri are the latest casualties for Koeman.

And it remains to be seen if Barca can pick themselves up from Messi’s shock exit to finish the season on a high.

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