After a fantastic win against a short-handed Malaga side, Barcelona continue to strive for the treble. On Sunday, the key goal came in the 28th minute when Coutinho shut down the possibility of a Malaga comeback making it 2-0 for Barcelona. While Cules are already appreciative of Coutinho’s skill, a background of his history through the sport is necessary to understand how he has seamlessly integrated into this team.
Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Coutinho was excellent in Vasco de Gama’s youth system. In 2008, Inter Milan signed the young teenager for €4 million.