Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Barcelona comfortably swept aside Granada 4-0 at the Nou Camp Saturday.
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Barcelona comfortably swept aside Granada 4-0 at the Nou Camp Saturday.
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Messi grabbed his first after just eight minutes and then added a second shortly after.
Messi grabbed his first after just eight minutes and then added a second shortly after.
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The Argentine forward slaps his hand against the post in a rare moment of frustration after failing to add to his tally.
The Argentine forward slaps his hand against the post in a rare moment of frustration after failing to add to his tally.
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It was a tough day for Granada keeper, Andres Fernandez of Granada CF, pictured here clearing the ball away from Luis Suarez (L) of Barcelona.
It was a tough day for Granada keeper, Andres Fernandez of Granada CF, pictured here clearing the ball away from Luis Suarez (L) of Barcelona.
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Barcelona's new midfield signing Arda Turan (R) provided the assist for Messi's first goal.
Barcelona's new midfield signing Arda Turan (R) provided the assist for Messi's first goal.
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The potent striking trinity of Messi (C) Neymar (L) and Suarez celebrate after closing out the game in style.
The potent striking trinity of Messi (C) Neymar (L) and Suarez celebrate after closing out the game in style.
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