Diego Martinez's team got close to Catalan Barcelona in the standings.

The sixteenth round duel of the Spanish La Liga between Granada and Valencia turned out to be rich in emotions thanks to an aggressive start from both sides. Already in the 15th minute, Kenedy managed to deliver the first effective shot towards the guests' goal, but VAR canceled the goal as a result of a foul in the attack, which took place in the early stage of the offensive.

“Bats” were able to answer their opponents in the middle of the first half, when in the 36th minute Denis Cheryshev gave an assist to Kevin Gameiro, but the same Kenedy did not allow the guests to leave for the break with an advantage on the scoreboard.

The second half became a " Hason and Gedesh distinguished themselves with an interval of three minutes. Emotions prevailed, so Duarte followed the rivals on early rest.

And nevertheless, the hosts managed to realize their numerical superiority, thanks to Molina's accurate strike two minutes before the end of normal time.

Granada - Valencia 2: 1 Goals: Kenedy, 45 + 3, Molina, 88 - Gameiro, 36 Granada: Rui Silva - Fulchier (Quini, 73), Herman, Duarte, Neva - Gonalon, Herrera - Kenedy, Puertas (Soro, 74. Vallejo, 89) - Soldado (Molina, 68).

Valencia: Domenech - Vass, Mangala, Diacabi, Gaia - Hason, Soler, Esquierdo (Coindredi, 87), Cheryshev (Musa, 76) - Gedesh, Gameiro (M. Vallejo, 66).

Warnings: Fulchier, Herrera, Puertas Hason, Wass, Mangala.

Hasson (Valencia) was sent off in the 70th minute (repeated warning).

Goncalo Gedes (Valencia) was sent off in the 73rd minute (unsportsmanlike behavior).

Duarte (Granada) was sent off in the 76th minute (foul).