Levante 5-4 Barcelona: 5 Talking Points

#5 Coutinho's looks a Barca player

Coutinho was perhaps the best player for Barcelona on the night

With talk of Barcelona's 43-match unbeaten run coming to a juddering halt, it's easy to forget that Philippe Coutinho scored a hat-trick too. The Brazilian quietly went about his duties and triggered a late comeback.

One of the few shining lights for the visitors, he put in his best shift in a Barcelona shirt, albeit in a losing cause. His first goal was reminiscent of his Liverpool days, briskly flouncing forward a few steps before lashing a howitzer from just outside the area. His second, was a testament to his brilliant positioning as he collected a loose ball inside the box and lifted it over Oier for his second.

For his third, Coutinho was once again at his best. He received a pass from Sergio Busquets right outside the final third and following a magical first touch, let rip another golazo into the top corner although it took a slight deflection on its way.

Coutinho stepped up to the plate in the absence of Messi and gave his side some hope. Even if that wasn't enough to keep his side from going down, he at least helped avoid an embarrassment at the hands of Levante. But at the same time, also demonstrated that he may have adjusted to life in Barcelona.