Lionel Messi scores hat-trick as Barcelona thrashes Granada

Photos: Lionel Messi scores hat-trick as Barcelona return to winning ways against Granada
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Barcelona comfortably swept aside Granada 4-0 at the Nou Camp Saturday.
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Photos: Lionel Messi scores hat-trick as Barcelona return to winning ways against Granada
Messi grabbed his first after just eight minutes and then added a second shortly after.
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Photos: Lionel Messi scores hat-trick as Barcelona return to winning ways against Granada
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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Photos: Lionel Messi scores hat-trick as Barcelona return to winning ways against Granada
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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Photos: Lionel Messi scores hat-trick as Barcelona return to winning ways against Granada
Barcelona's new midfield signing Arda Turan (R) provided the assist for Messi's first goal.
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