New signing Philippe Coutinho opened his account for his Barcelona side to help the Blaugrana to a 3-0 aggregate win over Valencia thus securing a Spanish Copa Del Rey final place against Sevilla.
Barcelona won the home leg at the Nou Camp 1-0 and further extended their advantage in the second leg with four second half minutes on the clock courtesy Philippe Coutinho who made an instant impact off a Luis Suarez assist after coming on as a halftime substitute for Andre Gomes.
The goal derailed the hosts’ bid to get back into the tie before Ivan Rakitic killed off the contest with a second goal eight minutes from time off another Suarez assist thus giving Ernesto Valverde’s side 2-0 on the night and 3-0 on aggregate.
Barcelona will now face Sevilla in the Spanish Copa Del Rey final billed for April 21 in their quest to win a 30th title.