Lionel Messi had a hand in both goals against an Eibar side who finished the match at tiny Ipurua with 10 men after the second-half sending-off of Fabian Orellana. Barcelona hope to get back to winning way against EibarBarcelona will now turn their thoughts to the Champions League last 16, first leg against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, and Valverde said Eibar were ideal opponents ahead of that match. “Eibar always put you under a lot of pressure, so it was a good test. Coutinho replaced Iniesta for the final half-hour. Coutinho on target as Barcelona book Copa del Rey final spot“Last week Coutinho started, and this week it was Iniesta,” added Valverde.

Source: The Express Tribune February 18, 2018 09:56 UTC