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Barcelona midfielder Coutinho excited to be on brink of Double

Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho is excited to be on the brink of a first Spanish title.

Facing Sevilla in the Copa del Rey final, the Blaugrana are strong favourites to add the first of a potential domestic double.

"I came here to play these types of matches and win titles," the Brazilian told club media. "Being able to play a final is a very important and very happy moment.

"The days leading up to it are experienced with an eagerness to play, they are great moments and I am anxious for it to arrive.

"It's my first chance to play a final with Barcelona and I'll do everything that depends on me so we can play a great game."

"In a final you never know what can happen, it's all different. It will be a great game and we have to play like Barcelona and look at our goals, always trying to win."

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