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.
Perfectly orchestrated, Turan's first assist for Barcelona, and Messi's 3rd goal in as many games in 2016.. pic.twitter.com/upIfgKGKLm
— u2764ufe0f=u26bdufe0f (@Total_Futbol_) January 9, 2016
Shortly later, it was 2-0, with Messi again providing the final touch after Luis Suarez's selfless setup.