Coutinho returns FC Barcelona Two goals in an impressive performance

Wednesday night's Copa del Rey tie against Sevilla saw Philippe Coutinho make a return to the Camp Nou with a display that showed his talent and why Barcelona signed him as the most expensive player in their history.

The Brazilian was fast, combative, initiated plays and even got on the scoresheet against the Andalusians.

It was Coutinho who opened the scoring at the Camp Nou, converting a penalty with an excellent finish, and he also added the third after latching onto an excellent pass from Luis Suarez on the right.

"I needed a game like that," he admitted after the match.

"I tried and things didn't go well but I didn't stop working.

"I'm very happy to have scored and helped the team."

Coutinho took full advantage of his opportunity in the Copa del Rey, in both the first and second legs against Sevilla, and Ernesto Valverde has kept faith in him throughout his poor run.

Confidence was clearly an issue for the player, but now he looks to have come through the worst and will be keen to kick on.

"That gesture shows how great he is," he said of Messi allowing him to take the penalty in the 13th minute.

"I have thanked him."

Coutinho was eventually replaced in the 81st minute to a standing ovation from most of the Camp Nou.