Copa del Rey Results and Schedule: Lionel Messi Returns and Scores Two Goals In Barcelona Win As Star Appears Against Getafe

Jan 10, 2014 09:09 AM EST
Barcelona's Lionel Messi
Barcelona's Lionel Messi shoots to score against Getafe during their Spanish King's Cup match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona January 8, 2014. "

Barcelona cruised to an easy result on Wednesday with a win against Getafe in the Copa del Rey and the match saw the return of star Lionel Messi after he missed two months with an injury and after coming in as a substitute, he scored two late goals to kick start his 2014 schedule with the Champions League round of 16 looming.

Messi came into the match as a substitute and he scored two goals to give Barcelona a 4-0 win and they took the first leg in their round of 16 match against Getafe and the team now is set to move into the next round with the second leg coming up. Messi came back at the perfect time after the holiday break and he will be back to full fitness by the time the Champions League schedule picks up. Messi came into the match for Andres Iniesta and then scored in quick succession and he had a very positive performance in his first match since back in November. Cesc Fabregas scored a goal right before Messi entered the game and in the other results, Real Betis defeated Atletico Bilbao, while Racing Santander drew 1-1 with Almeria.

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