Griezmann, Junior Firpo make it to LaLiga flop XI after dismal form this season

Spanish giants Barcelona signed Antoine Griezmann amid much fanfare last summer. 2018 World Cup winner was touted as next superstar to lead lines at Camp u, alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. However, striker has failed to live up to hype, making it to LaLiga flop XI for season, alongside his teammate, Junior Firpo.

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Griezmann yet to establish himself at Camp u

Spanish media publication Marca released a ‘Most Disappointing Team of Season’ for 2019-20, after season's conclusion. team includes Barcelona's Griezmann and Junior Firpo, both of whom arrived at Camp u last summer. Griezmann has struggled to replicate his Atletico Madrid form for Blaugrana, managing just 15 goals across all competitions this season. 

Following a dismal debut season, Griezmann has been linked with a move away from Barcelona. France international has found himself at loggerheads with Barcelona manr Quique Setien as well as club's all-time leading goalscorer Lionel Messi. Some reports also suggested that Messi and Griezmann ended up in a scuffle during one of training sessions. 

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Junior Firpo set to leave Barcelona 

Junio Firpo, on or hand, was signed from Real Betis last summer as a replacement for left-back Jordi Alba. Spaniard has failed to impress club hierarchy as well as fans, managing just 11 LaLiga starts throughout league campaign. His dismal performance ensured a spot in LaLiga flop XI.

Firpo is set to leave Barcelona this transfer window with a move to Inter Milan likely, in a possible deal for striker Lautaro Martinez. Apart from Griezmann and Junior Firpo, Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic and Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix also made it to LaLiga flop XI, largely due to ir injury concerns. 

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Barcelona finish second in LaLiga standings

Amid LaLiga flop XI revelation, Barcelona ended ir league campaign with a second-place finish in LaLiga standings. Catalan giants were dethroned by Real Madrid, who clinched title with a five-point advant in LaLiga standings. Barcelona w have opportunity to salv something from ir campaign with success in Champions League.

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