Luuk de Jong put the Catalans in front at Los Carmenes, heading in a pass from 38-yr-antique Dani Alves, who become making his first La Liga look in view that May 2016. But Gavi become proven a 2nd yellow card within the 79th minute and Granada equalised in the 89th, Antonio Puertas rifling a shot into the nook to disclaim Barcelona victory.
Xavi Hernandez's facet ought to have moved into the Champions League qualification spots for the first time considering September but as a substitute they stay sixth, degree on factors with Atletico Madrid, who are nonetheless to face Villarreal on Sunday.
Real Sociedad take a seat fourth once they had in advance gained 1-zero at home to Celta Vigo. Alves' closing league game for Barcelona got here five years ago, also away at Granada, and he additionally claimed an help that day as Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick and Barca received the identify.
Now 14 factors at the back of leaders Real Madrid, Alves has rejoined a group competing not for the name but a place inside the pinnacle 4, with Champions League qualification this season critical to the club's hopes of recuperation. The Brazilian's return is likewise aimed at strengthening the mentality of a youthful Barca facet, whose vulnerability changed into once more obtrusive in opposition to a Granada side that completely deserved their point.
The 17-yr-antique Gavi is likely to be a key participant for many years to return however his red card with 11 minutes left price his aspect dear, giving Granada the impetus they wanted at a important time. A breathless first half of saw De Jong head into the nook but Gavi become just offside at the same time as Granada went near at the opposite quit, Darwin Machis riding low and forcing an notable keep from Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Granada deserved to be stage at half of-time however parity most effective lasted 12 minutes after the restart as Alves gathered the ball on the right and swung a deep pass into the penalty region. De Jong backtracked in the back of Victor Diaz to make area and headed in beyond the diving Luis Maximiano.
Barcelona were never snug though and whilst Gavi slid in past due on Alex Collado, an equaliser felt inevitable. A Granada corner brushed the thigh of Sergio Busquets and dribbled free inside the vicinity. Puertas adjusted, swivelled and lashed his shot into the corner.
Granada almost gained it in damage-time when Ter Stegen scuffed a clearance and Luis Milla attempted a well-located lob. Ter Stegen recovered just in time.
