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Copa del Rey Wrap: Messi inspires Barcelona

The Spanish champions already had one foot in the quarter-finals of the competition after coasting to a 4-0 first-leg win, in which Messi also scored twice.

And the Argentina forward tormented Luis Garcia's side once again with a goal in each half at Coliseum Alfonso Perez.

Messi converted Cristian Tello's inviting cross to put the Catalan giants in front and then produced a moment of magic to double the lead, finishing calmly after a trademark solo run that saw him leave several players trailing in his wake.