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Barca beat Granada in thrilling contest

Barcelona make it to the semi final of the Copa del Rey after a thrilling comeback to beat Granada in extra time. The Andalusian got off to a stunning start when Brazilian star Kenedey fired home draw first blood in the game. Two minutes after the start of the second half Roberto Soldado doubled Granada's lead from Angel Montoro's well timed ball. 

Barcelona gaffer Ronaldo Koeman acted by bringing on Sergino Dest, Dembele however it seemed as if Granada were on course to the semi finals but and own goal by Aaron Escandell turned the tides on Barca's favor. That was followed by an injury time leveler by Jordi Alba who headed home from cross by Griezmann cross to force the game into extra time. 

in the 100th minute of the game Alba returned the favor to assist Griezmann to head past Granada goalie Escandell and give Barca the lead for the first time. But three minutes later Granada got back level when Fede Vico slotted from the spot. 

Barca needed just four minutes to get ahead De Jong converted from a spilled save by Escandell and Jordi Alba made it 5-3 later on to secure Barcelona a spot in the semifinals. 

04 February 2021