Barcelona beat Sevilla to win King's Cup again

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The La Liga leaders Barcelona swept Sevilla away 5-0 to win Copa Del Rey champions once again on Saturday in Madrid.

The Catalan Club came in as heavy favorites having won this domestic cup for the last three years, and with a 5-1 record over Sevilla in the title match. Another triumph means a record 30th King's Cup for Barca.

FC Barcelona supporters enjoy the atmosphere during the Spanish Copa del Rey Final match between Barcelona and Sevilla. /VCG Photo

Barca took the lead in the 14th minute when Philippe Coutinho set up Luis Suarez for the opening goal. Then the Catalans doubled their lead in the 30th minute when Jordi Alba back heeled to Lionel Messi, and the Argentine slammed home to make it 2-0.

Ten minutes later Messi created the third for Suarez with a sublime through-ball and the Uruguayan scored his second goal of the game. Barca led Sevilla 3-nil when the first half finished.

Barcelona's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring his second goal during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) final. /VCG Photo

Barcelona extended their lead in the second half when Andres Iniesta found the net. The veteran midfielder is considering a move to the Chinese Super League and this could be his last cup final for Barcelona. With the game out of reach, Coutinho added another goal from the penalty spot to complete the 5-0 rout.

Barca won the Copa Del Rey for the fourth consecutive season and closed in on a likely domestic double, leaving their coach Ernesto Valverde with lots to praise.

Top Photo: Barcelona's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring his second goal during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) final. /VCG Photo