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SÁB 14.05.2016
It was the perfect outcome for FC Barcelona on the final day of the Liga BBVA. Luis Enrique's men defeated Granada CF 3-0 at the Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium and proclaimed themselves champions of LaLiga 2015/16 with 91 points. We look at the key moments of the match which gave Barcelona their 24th league title.
Fernandez saves Granada in the opening minutes
They started off the game at a sluggish pace with some clumsy play, but Granada's keeper produced two providential saves to keep his team on a level footing. Although they sparked into life with several runs from Adalberto Peñaranda and Youssef El Arabi and held firm at the back, they would end up ceding to the relentless pressure and power of Barcelona.
Pique creates a threat
As is customary, the defender struck the perfect balance between his defensive and attacking duties. In fact, he was the greatest threat for Granada to deal with in the opening minutes, having the first two clear chances of the game – two thumping headers blocked by Andres Fernandez.
Luis Suarez, top scorer
The Azulgranas striker ended the season the way he started it: scoring goals and ensuring victory for his side. The Uruguayan broke the deadlock against Granada on 22 minutes off a pass from Jordi Alba, and was on cue again in the 38th minute. He made it a hat-trick four minutes from time to finish as the top scorer in the Liga BBVA 2015/16 with a scintillating 40-goal haul.
x40 Suárez confirmed as Liga top scorer: "I score goals thanks to the work my team-mates do" #CampionsFCB pic.twitter.com/5w3ot6S0cx
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 14, 2016
Fran Rico comes up against Ter Stegen
As soon as the second half got underway, and with Granada pushing hard, Fran Rico had their best chance to pull one back. The midfielder was unmarked on the edge of the area and managed to get his shot on target, but it was no match for the reflexes of Ter Stegen, who got a hand to the ball to keep his clean sheet intact.
29 wins, 91 points and 112 goals
The match rounded off a great season for Barcelona. And the reward is the Liga BBVA trophy after producing 29 victories, four draws and just five defeats during the nine months of competition.
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