Barcelona vs. Granada: Goals and Highlights from 2016 La Liga Game

Barcelona hosted Granada on Saturday looking for a win that would help them reclaim the La Liga top spot from Atletico Madrid.

They didn't have to wait long for the breakthrough, with Lionel Messi sweeping home Arda Turan's defence-splitting pass after eight minutes.

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Perfectly orchestrated, Turan's first assist for Barcelona, and Messi's 3rd goal in as many games in 2016.. pic.twitter.com/upIfgKGKLm

— ❤️=⚽️ (@Total_Futbol_) January 9, 2016"

Shortly later, it was 2-0, with Messi again providing the final touch after Luis Suarez's selfless setup.

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Messi's second goal in HD pic.twitter.com/jnxczlIZvh

— Messi World (@MessiWorId) January 9, 2016"

Suarez then had a glorious opportunity to make it three when he took the ball around Granada goalkeeper Andres Fernandez, but the Uruguayan somehow managed to screw his effort horribly wide of the open goal.

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Luis Suarez missed this sitter https://t.co/P3uwOzpAeH

— Paul⚽Esugo (@Paul_flames) January 9, 2016"

Messi completed his hat-trick 13 minutes after half-time, slamming home the rebound after Neymar's shot had beaten the goalkeeper but not the post.

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Messi's third goal in HD.. pic.twitter.com/zW2gw7whZ2

— Messi World (@MessiWorId) January 9, 2016"

Neymar got on the scoresheet after 83 minutes, showing impeccable composure before lifting a cheeky finish over the helpless goalkeeper.

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Neymar scores to make it 4-0 Barca https://t.co/8kSYkqg4xG

— Brazil Football (@BrazilEdition) January 9, 2016"

Full-time: Barcelona 4-0 Granada

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