Barcelona start favourites to retain La Liga title. Image Source: File Pic[/caption]Internet Desk: Granada attacker Isaac Cuenca is keen to end Barcelona's La Liga title hopes when he takes on his former club on Saturday.
The 25-year-old came through Barcelona's youth system, but eventually left the Catalans on a permanent basis in July 2014.
Cuenca has played for both Deportivo La Coruna and Bursaspor before joining Granada in February, and he is desperate to play a role in the Liga title race.
Luis Enrique's men sit at the top of the table heading into their final league game of the season, holding a one-point lead over arch-rivals Real Madrid.
A win over Granada would guarantee their 24th Liga title, but Cuenca hopes to avoid a title party at Los Carmenes.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid attacker Jese Rodriguez has stressed failure is not an option when they visit Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday as Zinedine Zidane's men aim to pip Barcelona to La Liga glory.
Madrid are trailing leaders Barca by one point heading into the final matchday, with the Catalans travelling to Granada.
The capital club could still win their first title since 2011-12 if Barcelona slip up, but Jese has warned beating Deportivo should be their main priority before they can think about the result of their rivals' game.
A draw will not be enough for Zidane's men, with Barca holding a superior head-to-head record after the two league matches between the sides.
Following La Liga's conclusion, Madrid have a Champions League final date with city rivals Atletico at the end of the month as the club go in search of an 11th European triumph.
Deportivo, by contrast, have little left to play for after they ensured another year of La Liga football last week with their win over Villarreal.
Pedro Mosquera is adamant they have no intention of rolling over, though, even if he would personally prefer Madrid to win the title.
It will be interesting to see who becomes the La Liga champions this season. If ReaL wins and Barcelona loses or share points, then straightway Real Madrid will be crowned champions. If both of the clubs win then Barcelona will be champions on goal difference.
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