Alexis Sanchez scored twice to help Barcelona rout Levante 5-1 at home and advance into the semi-finals of the Copa Del Rey.
Adriano opened the scoring for Barcelona with a sumptuous curling effort, however Levante goalkeeper Javi Jimenez perhaps should have done better to keep the shot out. Just 25,551 fans were at the Nou Camp, according to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo.
Winning the tie 9-2 on aggregate, Carles Puyol, and Cesc Fabregas added to the Spanish giants’ tally after Levante went ahead through Loukas Vyntra’s header that hit Barcelona’s Sergio Roberto before going in.
Andres Iniesta returned after missing four games for the Catalans but was replaced by Pedro at the beginning of the second half while Lionel Messi was rested.
The Catalan club will play either Real Sociedad or third-tier Racing Santander next.
Sociedad lead the tie 3-1 going into the second leg, however, according to reports, Santander may boycott the game in a protest over unpaid wages.
—Daily Mail
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Barcelona 5-1 Levante
