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Dani Benitez, pictured in 2011
Real Madrid's forward Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid travel to Granada on Saturday with celebrations in full swing after clinching their 32nd league title
Levante maintained their push for a place in the Champions League with a 3-1 win over Granada on Saturday
Levante's midfielder Valdo Lopes (L) fights for the ball with Granada's defender Gomez
With recent record-breaking exploits, Messi is considered by some as the best ever player
Barcelona will go to Mallorca on Saturday in good spirits
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates a goal
Lionel Messi kicks the ball at the Camp Nou
Barcelona's Lionel Messi leaves the pitch
"You are indelible, infinite and eternal. The future belongs to you. The future is yours," La Vanguardia wrote of Messi
Barcelona's win moved the defending champions to within five points of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga
Messi's hat-trick took his tally to 234 goals for the club
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates a goal
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates a goal
Barcelona's players wear T-shirts in support of Bolton Wanderers' English midfielder Fabrice Muamba
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring
Barcelona's players celebrate during the Spanish league football match Sevilla FC vs FC Barcelona on March 17
Third-placed Valencia sneaked a 1-0 win away to Granada last weekend and now entertain Mallorca
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Ivorian football stars on target across Europe

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 18, 2013 08:21 EDT
Salomon Kalou, Arouna Kona, Gervinho and Lacina Traore were on target at the weekend as Ivory Coast stars made their mark across Europe.
 

Messi, Villa combine to sink Rayo

by Kieran Canning  AFP Global Edition
Mar 17, 2013 18:40 EDT
David Villa expressed his delight at returning to top form as he scored and set-up two goals for Lionel Messi as Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1 to restore their 13-point lead at the top of La Liga.
 

Fabregas targeting return to form for Barcelona

by Kieran Canning  AFP Global Edition
Mar 08, 2013 20:43 EST
Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has highlighted the importance of getting back to winning ways against Deportivo la Coruna this weekend, ahead of the crucial Champions League clash with AC Milan on Tuesday.
 

Beached whale in Spain dies from ingesting plastic waste

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 07, 2013 13:56 EST
A 4.5 tonne sperm whale that washed ashore in southern Spain died from ingesting large amounts of plastic sheets used in greenhouses on farms in the region, a scientist said Thursday.
 

Atletico miss chance to close gap on Barca

by Kieran Canning  AFP Global Edition
Mar 03, 2013 17:01 EST
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone lamented his side's inability to turn possession into goals as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Malaga on Sunday.
 

Toure leads African goal charge in England

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 25, 2013 08:43 EST
Reigning African Footballer of the Year Yaya Toure and fellow Ivorian Arouna Kone were among the English Premier League scorers at the weekend.
 

Falcao penalty sees Atletico past Espanyol

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 24, 2013 17:08 EST
Atletico Manager Diego Simeone was delighted with the work-rate shown by his side as they held on for a 1-0 win over Espanyol despite playing 45 minutes with 10 men.
 

Barca's Adriano out of Sevilla clash

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 23, 2013 11:20 EST
Barcelona defender Adriano will miss Saturday night's clash with Sevilla after failing to take a full part in pre-match training.
 

Barca capable of Milan comeback says Xavi

by Kieran Canning  AFP Global Edition
Feb 22, 2013 20:28 EST
Xavi has denied that Barcelona's 2-0 defeat to AC Milan on Wednesday night was their worst performance of the season, as the league leaders get back to domestic action.
 

Yaya Toure triggers Man City goal romp

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 18, 2013 13:09 EST
African Footballer of the Year and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure was among the scorers in English FA Cup last-16 ties at the weekend.
 

Messi nets 300 goals in Barcelona win

by Kieran Canning  AFP Global Edition
Feb 17, 2013 01:00 EST
Barcelona assistant manager Jordi Roura hailed 300-goal Lionel Messi after the Argentine's double helped his side come from a goal down to beat Granada 2-1.
 

Messi hits 300th Barcelona goal in comeback win

by Kieran Canning  AFP Global Edition
Feb 16, 2013 17:32 EST
Barcelona assistant manager Jordi Roura hailed 300-goal Lionel Messi after the Argentine's double helped his side come from a goal down to beat Granada 2-1 on Saturday.
 

Barcelona wary of Granada, derby clash for Madrid

by Kieran Canning  AFP Global Edition
Feb 15, 2013 20:37 EST
Barcelona full-back Adriano has said they won't be taking their trip to Granada this weekend lightly, despite holding a 12-point advantage at the top of the table.
 

Barca's Villa discharged from hospital

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 15, 2013 12:22 EST
Doctors have discharged Barcelona striker David Villa from hospital after he was treated for kidney stone pain, his club said on Friday .
 

Barcelona's Villa taken back into hospital

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 14, 2013 06:52 EST
Barcelona striker David Villa has returned to hospital due to kidney stone pain just two days after being released for the same problem, the club confirmed on Thursday.
 

Barcelona's Villa released from hospital

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 12, 2013 09:14 EST
Barcelona striker David Villa has been released from hospital after suffering from kidney stone pain, the club said on Tuesday.
 

Unhappy return to City for Africa star Toure

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 11, 2013 06:32 EST
If 2012 African Footballer of the Year Yaya Toure thought a change of scenery would bring a change of luck at the weekend, he was sadly mistaken.
 

Ronaldo-inspired Madrid ready for United

by Kieran Canning  AFP Global Edition
Feb 09, 2013 20:52 EST
Real Madrid assistant manager Aitor Karanka believes his side are hitting form at the right time as they swept aside Sevilla 4-1 thanks to a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick.
 

Midday kick-off not a problem for Barcelona

by Kieran Canning  AFP Global Edition
Feb 08, 2013 20:44 EST
Barcelona full-back Jordi Alba doesn't believe the combination of Spain's long journey to and from Qatar in midweek and an early kick-off against Getafe on Sunday should unduly affect the Catalans.
 

Messi penalty saves Barca at Valencia

by Tim Hanlon  AFP Global Edition
Feb 03, 2013 17:10 EST
A Lionel Messi penalty rescued Barcelona as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Valencia before their lead at the top was cut to nine points when Atletico Madrid clinched a 1-0 win over Real Betis.
 
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Granada
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Granada is located in Spain
Granada
Location of Granada
Coordinates: 37°10′41″N 003°36′03″W / 37.17806°N 3.60083°W / 37.17806; -3.60083Coordinates: 37°10′41″N 003°36′03″W / 37.17806°N 3.60083°W / 37.17806; -3.60083
Country Spain
Autonomous CommunityAndalusia
ProvinceGranada
ComarcaVega de Granada
Founded
Government
 - MayorJosé Torres Hurtado (PP)
Area
 - Total88 km2 (34 sq mi)
Elevation (AMSL)738 m (2,421 ft)
Population (2007)
 - Total237,929
 - Density2,703.7/km2 (7,002.7/sq mi)
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST)CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code18000
Area code(s)+34 (Spain) + (Granada)
WebsiteOfficial website