Coutinho scores his first goal for Barcelona!

The Brazilian came on at half-time and made a quick impact in his fifth appearance for the Blaugrana

Philippe Coutinho has scored his first Barcelona goal, just minutes after coming on against Valencia as a half-time substitute.

The Brazilian was dropped for the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg at Mestalla, but came on at the break for the ineffective Andre Gomes.

And the 25-year-old made an instant impact, opening his Barcelona account in the 49th minute to give his side a 1-0 lead on the night, and a 2-0 advantage on aggregate.

Luis Suarez was the architect, going on a mazy run and crossing to the back post, where Coutinho slid in and finished low across the goalkeeper into the far post.

It was the fifth appearance with Barcelona for the €160 million signing, two of which have been starts in La Liga and three of which have been substitute appearances in the Copa de Rey.