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Barcelona coach Setien defends 'commendable' Griezmann after beating Leganes

Barcelona coach Quique Setien was happy with Antoine Griezmann after their 2-0 win over Leganes.

The Frenchman started as the central forward in his attacking three, with Lionel Messi and Ansu Fati on either side, but he was the only of the three to not score in their 2-0 win.

"It's not easy to play on the inside," Setien said when asked about Griezmann's contribution afterwards.

"When so many people are around, you have to do very well to find the space.

"Griezmann does a commendable job for us.

"He scored today but it was ruled out, and he's very important for us all."

Ansu Fati opened the scoring with another decisive goal, getting his fifth in LaLiga Santander this term.

"He had suffered some discomfort for a few weeks and today he played 45 very good minutes," Setien added.

"He scored our first goal. I'm very happy because he works hard defensively and helps us out."

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