UEFA.com works better on other browsers
For the best possible experience, we recommend using Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge.

Barcelona beat Granada to close on Madrid

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Goals from Ivan Rakitić, Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi gave FC Barcelona a 3-1 win against Granada CF that takes them to within a point of Liga leaders Real Madrid CF.

Luis Suárez and Ivan Rakitić were both on the mark for Barcelona
Luis Suárez and Ivan Rakitić were both on the mark for Barcelona ©AFP/Getty Images

• FC Barcelona a point off Liga leaders Real Madrid CF after victory against Granada CF.
• Ivan Rakitić, Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi on the mark for Barcelona.
• Francisco Rico Castro scores penalty for Granada, who are second from bottom.
• Messi now has 27 league goals for the season.
• Madrid can restore four-point advantage with win against Villarreal CF on Sunday.

• Rayo Vallecano de Madrid record 4-2 home success against struggling Levante UD.

• UD Almería finish with nine men in goalless draw with RC Deportivo La Coruña.
• Getafe CF four points above bottom three after 3-2 defeat at seventh-placed Málaga CF.

Elsewhere
Bundesliga: Derby joy for Dortmund
Ligue 1: Lyon lose to LOSC
Premier League: Rooney at the double
Serie A: Chievo hold Milan

© 1998-2025 UEFA. All rights reserved. Last updated: Saturday, February 28, 2015

Selected for you

Milan continue to struggle on the road
Live 28/02/2015

Milan continue to struggle on the road

AC Milan – without an away win in eight outings – missed the chance to leapfrog rivals FC Internazionale Milano after being held to a goalless draw at AC Chievo Verona.
United go third thanks to Rooney double
Live 28/02/2015

United go third thanks to Rooney double

Two goals from captain Wayne Rooney – including his first from open play in more than two months – gave Manchester United FC victory against Sunderland AFC.
LOSC comeback ends Lyon's unbeaten run
Live 28/02/2015

LOSC comeback ends Lyon's unbeaten run

Olympique Lyonnais missed the chance to extend their lead at the Ligue 1 summit to five points, losing 2-1 at LOSC Lille despite taking the lead after just three minutes.
Derby joy for Dortmund against rivals Schalke
Live 28/02/2015

Derby joy for Dortmund against rivals Schalke

Resurgent Borussia Dortmund claimed the spoils in the Ruhr derby, while Bayer 04 Leverkusen climbed to fourth after recording only their second league win in seven.
All to play for: Best of the round of 16 first legs
Live 27/02/2015

All to play for: Best of the round of 16 first legs

We review the standout moments and performances from the first legs, with Arsenal FC stunned, Luis Suárez stunning and defenders making a mark at both ends.
City pay the price for riling Suárez
Live 25/02/2015

City pay the price for riling Suárez

"More inspired, more motivated" thanks to a cool reception at Manchester City FC, Luis Suárez was not the only fired-up FC Barcelona player, writes Simon Hart.