NO Lionel Messi proved no problem for Barcelona as they cruised into the Copa del Rey last-16 thanks to an 8-0 aggregate thumping of Real Murcia.
Ernesto Valverde fielded a second-string team against the third-division side.
Oriol Busquets made his debut and was lauded by fans for settling in so quickly to the senior side.
As in the 3-0 first-leg win, Spanish striker Paco Alcacer opened the scoring for Barca, heading home a pass that ricocheted off a Murcia defender in the 16th minute.
Murcia survived without conceding for the rest of the half but fell apart in the second.
Gerard Pique started and completed a one-two with Aleix Vidal to score the second 11 minutes after the interval and right back Vidal netted with a header. Denis Suarez added the fourth with a classy touch inside the area to bring a chipped pass under control.
He followed with a deft finish into the far corner and reserve team player Jose Arnaiz completed the scoring.
Barca coach Ernesto Valverde made nine changes to the side that drew 1-1 with Valencia in Sunday's top-of-the-table La Liga clash.
Arnaiz scored on his senior debut in the 3-0 first-leg clash against Real Murcia. Alacacer and Gerard Deulofeu also netted in that win.
From The Sun
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