Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic has apologised to Granada midfielder Andreas Pereira, who is on loan from Manchester United, having been caught up in a controversy after Sunday's match between the two sides.
Following a challenge between the two players Rakitic was caught by television cameras swearing at Pereira and taunting him for Granada's likely relegation from LaLiga.
Barca won Sunday's clash 4-1 at Los Carmenes, Rakitic scoring his team's third goal to leave 10-man Granada second from bottom in the table.
But Rakitic did take the chance to say sorry after playing in his side's 3-0 victory over Sevilla on Wednesday.
"These things can happen out on the pitch, and I would like to apologise," Rakitic was quoted by AS.
"I didn't intend to offend anyone, and I'm sorry if I did.
"I know a lot of people in Granada and I don't wish any misfortune on anyone."
The Granada head coach said: "The players at the big clubs in Spain are able to do as they please.
"They've shown disrespect to this club, and they should have put it right.
"If a player from a big club does it, it's put down to the heat of the moment; if a player from a smaller club does it, he's branded a disgrace."
Pereira, 21, has played in 28 of Granada's 30 league matches this season, scoring four times.
