Lionel Messi was the saviour for Barcelona as they kicked off the Quique Setien era with a narrow 1-0 victory over Granada on Sunday.
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Lionel Messi was the clear standout, but Neto and Gerard Pique were the catalysts in defeat as Barcelona were beaten 3-2 by Atletico Madrid in Supercopa de Espana.
Barcelona's attacking trio were on song as they demolished Deportivo Alaves 4-1, ending the year on a high and on top of the La Liga table.
The top two teams in La Liga will take on each other this Wednesday, as Barcelona play hosts to arch-rivals Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the season.
Neto is set to make his Barcelona debut while Gerard Pique and Lionel Messi have been rested for their Champions League tie with Inter Milan at San Siro.
Lionel Messi was on fire as Barcelona secured a comfortable 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund to seal a place in the Last 16 of the UEFA Champions League.
Barcelona had to work hard for all three points, as they came from behind to beat Leganes 2-1 at Estadio Municipal de Butarque on Saturday.
