On Saturday, four matches of the 25th round were played in the Spanish "Primera" league.
"Granada" hosted the players of "Barcelona" at their stadium. Luis Enrique's team won 1-3 and approached the minimal lead of Madrid's "Real".
The first goal for the Catalans was scored by Ivan Rakitic, and in the 48th minute Luis Suarez doubled the advantage after receiving a precise pass from the first goal scorer Ivan Rakitic.
In the 53rd minute, Fran Rico revived "Granada's" hopes for a draw from the penalty spot, but Lionel Messi had the final say in the 70th minute.
The Spanish vice-champions remain in second place in "Primera", while "Granada" is ranked second to last in the league standings.
In other matches, "Rayo Vallecano" was led to victory by Bueno, who scored four goals in just 15 minutes. Meanwhile, "Deportivo" failed to defeat "Almeria" away, despite two red cards received by "Almeria" players.
Results:
"Granada" 1 - 3 "Barcelona"
25' [0 - 1] I.Rakitic
48' [0 - 2] L.Suarez
53' [1 - 2] F.Rico (11m penalty)
70' [1 - 3] L.Messi
"Rayo Vallecano" 4 - 2 "Levante"
13' [0 - 1] V.Casadesus
23' [1 - 1] A.Bueno
32' [2 - 1] A.Bueno
33' [3 - 1] A.Bueno
38' [4 - 1] A.Bueno
85' [4 - 2] K.Uche
"Almeria" 0 - 0 "Deportivo"
55' T.Bifouma (Almeria) sent off from the field
90' Michel (Almeria) sent off from the field
"Malaga" 3 - 2 "Getafe"
League table:
