Barca: It has been a special day- Coutinho

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The new Barca man Coutinho was delighted after making his debut for the Spanish giants last night against Espanyol in the Copa Del Rey Quarterfinal.

 

After listening word of wisdom from the former Brazilian and Barca legend Ronaldinho, Phillippe Coutinho makes his Barcelona debut last night.

 

This season Coutinho joins the Spanish giants from the English giants Liverpool and his transfer was one of the most anticipated transfers that happen in this transfer window, this season Barca has splashed out €160million for the Brazilian international.

 

In his first match, his side outsmarts their counterpart Espanyol by 2-0 goals in the Copa Quarterfinal.

 

Last night Coutinho come from the bench in the last 22 minutes for Barca, and now Barcelona is through to the semi-final after a 2-1 aggregate win over Espanyol.

 

After the match, Coutinho voiced: "It has been a special day because these were my first minutes with this club,"

 

"It was a great night. I am very happy and excited, because of how the fans welcomed me.

 

"I was a little nervous and anxious because of how big a club this is, but the way everyone welcomed me helped me to relax."

 

Before his debut his countryman Ronaldinho had sent a message for Coutinho,

 

Ronaldinho posted a video on Twitter where he stated: "It's Ronaldo speaking here to wish you all the luck in the world.

 

"Give it everything and make people happy, that is what they like.

"Enjoy yourself and the rest will follow."

 

On this Sunday Coutinho will make his La Liga debut for Barcelona against Deportivo.