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Lionel Messi, Barcelona Stunned 2-0 by Granada in La Liga

Barcelona slipped to a shock 2-0 defeat away to Granada in La Liga on Saturday. A header from Ramon Azeez put Barca behind in the first minute.

Alvaro Vadillo struck from the penalty, spot after VAR confirmed Arturo Vidal was guilty of handball, 20 minutes into the second half to give Granada all three points. Barca had no answers, despite bringing Lionel Messi off the bench at halftime.

Granada finished the day as the shock leaders, while struggling Barcelona sit seventh.

What's Next?

Barca host Villarreal at the Camp Nou on Tuesday, while Granada face Real Valladolid away from home on the same day.