Copa Del Rey 2018/19, Barcelona 6-1 Sevilla: 5 Talking Points

#2 Sevilla were all over the place after the break

Arana's volley was the only consolation for Sevilla

Despite being on the backfoot, the Nervionenses did produce a few edgy moments on the counter whilst also holding things tight at the back. However, it all tail-spinned into turmoil after the break as the hosts cut a swathe through them hook, line and sinker.

Barcelona held a lion's share of possession and pushed bodies forward so as to get the ball to Messi. The Argentine was at his supreme, piercing through the heart of Sevilla with magical runs and precise layoffs. Some poor man-marking and defensive lapses aided their cause.

Coutinho was let a free run at Suarez's cross for his second, before Roberto too, darted inside the area unchallenged and latched on to Messi's superb defence-splitting pass. Sevilla virtually had no answer to Barcelona's blistering interplay and crumbled goal by goal.

A potential shocker turned into a shellacking.