El-Arabi gave Granada the lead after just one minute on Saturday evening but Málaga fought back to win 2-1 and end their run of five games without a win.
In the second half, a goal from Santa Cruz and a penalty conversion from Antunes gave the Blue and Whites victory, although they did finish with ten men after Angelen was dismissed for being a very naughty boy.
Neymar and Messi both scored as Barcelona claimed a 0-2 win, albeit unconvincing, at Rayo Vallecano, the home side ending the match with just nine players after Morcillo and Aquino were given the opportunity to take an early bath as a result of accumulating two yellow cards each.