FC Barcelona 2-0 Espanyol: 5 Talking Points

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#3 Philippe Coutinho makes a promising debut

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For all the hara-kiri surrounding his big-money move, Philippe Coutinho finally made his Barcelona debut when he was subbed on for Andres Iniesta in the 68th minute and left a positive first impression.

Confident touches on the ball and buccaneering runs down the wings, the Brazilian was very active in his play throughout as he caused additional problems to the already fragile Espanyol.

He picked out his new teammates in dangerous positions whereas the cross he laid to Suarez across the face of the goal was one of the highlights of his debut.

Coutinho also laid a delicious cross for Paulinho, only for his compatriot to fail to connect with it.

Yet, it was a good debut by all accounts by the former Liverpool starlet. He seemed to be at ease in the four-man midfield of Sergio Busquets, Ivan Rakitic, Paulinho and himself, as these are just signs of things to come.

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