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Video:Coutinho makes Barcelona debut in win over Espanyol

By Mutala Yakubu
Philippe Coutinho made his debut for Barcelona
Philippe Coutinho made his debut for Barcelona
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New Barcelona signing Philippe Coutinho made his Barcelona debut in their 2-0 win over Espanyol to progress to the semi-final of the Copa del Rey.

Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi scored the goals as Barcelona progressed 2-1 on aggregate after losing the first leg 1-0.

They join Valencia, Sevilla and Leganes in the last four, the latter after they had dumped Real Madrid out of the competition on Wednesday evening.

Coutinho made his Barcelona bow as a replacement for Andres Iniesta.

 Coutinho replaced Andres Iniesta in their Copa del Rey win over Espanyol

Coutinho's protracted move from Liverpool finally went through earlier this month and he was able to return to the Nou Camp, where he last played in 2012 while on loan at Espanyol from Inter Milan.

He was quickly welcomed by Espanyol's Sergio Garcia who received a booking for his challenge.

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Coutinho then set up Suarez for an effort which was saved by Lopez, the Espanyol keeper also denying Ivan Rakitic shortly after.