Foto: GettyDavid Villa made his case for returning to Barcelona's starting lineup by scoring twice in a 5-0 win over Cordoba on Thursday that sealed a place in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals.
The Spain striker has struggled to find minutes since returning from a broken leg. But he again proved he hasn't lost his scoring touch with two fine goals to follow Thiago Alcantara's opener at Camp Nou stadium.
Barcelona eased by its second-division opponent 7-0 on aggregate after Alexis Sanchez added two goals in the second half.
Villa retired late after apparently pulling a muscle in his right thigh.
Barcelona now faces three games in the next two weeks against Malaga. The two teams meet on Sunday in the Spanish league and then twice more in the Copa.
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Thiago Alcantara celebrates is goal with his teammates.
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David Villa celebrates his second goal.
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David Villa scores his second goal against Cordoba
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David Villa scores to put the score 2-0 for Barcelona
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Alexis Sanchez celebrates his second goal against Cordoba.
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Alexis Sanchez celebrates his second goal against Cordoba.
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Alexis celebrates his second goal against Cordoba.
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Thiago Alcantara celebrates is goal with his teammates.
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