Barcelona set a La Liga record as they extended their unbeaten run to 39 games.The Catalan club was always in control of the match and they took the lead inside 15 minutes through Luis Suarez.
Samuel Umtiti then doubled the advantage six minutes after-halftime to all-but secure the win, before Daniel Parejo netted a late consolation penalty.
Coutinho was forced to sit out of Barcelona’s midweek Champions League exit because he is cup-tied, but the midfielder was delighted to return to help his side take one giant step towards securing the league title.
Philippe Coutinho helped Barcelona beat Valencia 2-1
For me, he's[Messi] the best in the world, it's an honor to play with him
Philippe Coutinho
"For me, he's[Messi] the best in the world, it's an honor to play with him," he said.
"We have to keep going as a team because we're in two important competitions.
"We have to look forward, today's victory was important.
"Even though I couldn't play in the Champions League, I still wanted us to win it.
Lionel Messi dejected after Barcelona lose to romance, April 10, 2018
Lionel Messi left the field looking devastated after Barcelona's Champions League exit to Roma
Lionel Messi left the field looking devastated as Barcelona lost to Roma
"I'm part of this team, nothing can change that.It's been a difficult week because of the Champions League result."Coutinho also explained the changes he has had to make since swapping Liverpool for Barcelona in January.
For me, he's[Messi] the best in the world, it's an honor to play with him
Philippe Coutinho
"For me, he's[Messi] the best in the world, it's an honor to play with him," he said.
"We have to keep going as a team because we're in two important competitions.
"We have to look forward, today's victory was important.
"Even though I couldn't play in the Champions League, I still wanted us to win it.
Lionel Messi dejected after Barcelona lose to romance, April 10, 2018
Lionel Messi left the field looking devastated after Barcelona's Champions League exit to Roma
Lionel Messi left the field looking devastated as Barcelona lost to Roma
"I'm part of this team, nothing can change that.It's been a difficult week because of the Champions League result."Coutinho also explained the changes he has had to make since swapping Liverpool for Barcelona in January.
Messi is the best player in the world, according to Coutinho
I am, little by little, trying to feel better on the pitch," he added.I always say that at Barcelona you play a little differently. I have to incorporate that style into my way of playing."
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I am, little by little, trying to feel better on the pitch," he added.I always say that at Barcelona you play a little differently. I have to incorporate that style into my way of playing."
ALSO, READ Unbeaten Barcelona: make la Liga history in opposition to Valencia
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