Deportivo La Coruna vs Granada CF Result
Segunda División · Spain
Deportivo La Coruna
Full Time
Granada CF
📍 Estadio Municipal de Riazor, La Coruña
🗓️ Sunday, 8 Mar 2026 at 20:00
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DECENT HITPredicted
2 - 0
Actual
0 - 2
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Granada CF Stun Deportivo at Riazor with Clinical 2-0 Victory
Granada CF delivered a statement win at the Estadio Municipal de Riazor, dispatching Deportivo La Coruna 2-0 in a match defined by ruthless efficiency and defensive discipline. Despite enjoying a commanding 67% possession and racking up 13 shots, Deportivo struggled to break down Granada's resilient five-man backline and found themselves undone by goals in each half. Granada struck first in the 18th minute, seizing the initiative against the run of play. As Deportivo pressed forward in search of an equalizer, Granada absorbed pressure and struck again late, sealing the result in the 84th minute. The visitors' compact 5-3-2 formation frustrated the hosts, who failed to convert their territorial dominance into clear-cut chances, while Granada maximized their opportunities with clinical finishing and solid organization.
Deportivo La Coruna
Deportivo La Coruna dominated possession and dictated the tempo for large stretches, but ultimately lacked the cutting edge to break down a well-drilled Granada defense. The 4-4-2 setup allowed for width and numbers in attack, resulting in 10 corners and a total of 13 shots, but only 3 tested Luca Zidane in the Granada goal. Despite their control, Deportivo were vulnerable to counter-attacks and paid the price on both occasions. Their inability to convert pressure into goals, coupled with defensive lapses at key moments, left the home crowd frustrated. The midfield, led by Riki Rodríguez and José Ángel Jurado, circulated the ball well but could not unlock the visitors' deep block.
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Granada CF
Granada CF executed their game plan to perfection, sitting deep in a compact 5-3-2 and springing forward with purpose when opportunities arose. Despite seeing only 33% of the ball and conceding 10 corners, they looked the more dangerous side on the break, registering 5 shots on target from 11 attempts. Their defensive line, marshaled by Bambo Diaby and Loïc Williams, repelled wave after wave of Deportivo attacks. The midfield trio provided tireless support both defensively and in transition, while both goals—one early, one late—were the product of swift, incisive play. Granada's discipline and clinical edge proved decisive.
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Key Moments
18' — Goal
Granada open the scoring with a well-worked move, punishing Deportivo's high line.
84' — Goal
Granada double their lead late on, sealing the win with another incisive attack.
Tactical Analysis
Deportivo lined up in a 4-4-2, seeking to stretch Granada with width and overloads in wide areas, as evidenced by their 10 corners and high possession. However, Granada's disciplined 5-3-2 shape limited space in central areas and forced Deportivo to rely on crosses and set pieces, which were largely dealt with by the visitors' aerially strong defenders. Granada's approach was reactive but effective: absorb pressure, then break quickly using the pace and movement of their front two. No significant tactical shifts were evident from the data, with both sides sticking to their initial formations. Granada's compactness and willingness to cede possession ultimately allowed them to control the game's key moments and exploit Deportivo's vulnerabilities on the counter.
Turning Point
Granada's opening goal in the 18th minute set the tone, forcing Deportivo to chase the game and play into Granada's counter-attacking strengths.
Man of the Match
Bambo Diaby
Commanded the Granada defense, repelling numerous Deportivo attacks and providing the platform for a clean sheet and away victory.