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Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann celebrates with teammates after Frenkie de Jong scored their second goal. Reuters
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi after the 2-1 win at Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey on January 28. Reuters
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Rayo Vallecano's defender Ivan Martos takes on Barcelona's striker Lionel Messi during the Copa del Rey at Estadio de Vallecas. EPA
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Lionel Messi played a role in both goals for Barcelona in their win over Rayo Vallecano. EPA
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal. Reuters
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi, left, and manager Ronald Koeman celebrate after their win in the Copa del Rey against Rayo Vallecano. AP
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Barcelona celebrate Lionel Messi's equaliser. EPA
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Rayo Vallecano's midfielder Oscar Trejo reacts on Wednesday. EPA
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Rayo Vallecano's defender Ivan Martos against Barcelona's midfielder Riqui Puig. EPA
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Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann celebrates with teammates after Frenkie de Jong scored their second goal. Reuters
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi after the 2-1 win at Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey on January 28. Reuters
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Rayo Vallecano's defender Ivan Martos takes on Barcelona's striker Lionel Messi during the Copa del Rey at Estadio de Vallecas. EPA
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Lionel Messi played a role in both goals for Barcelona in their win over Rayo Vallecano. EPA
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal. Reuters
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi, left, and manager Ronald Koeman celebrate after their win in the Copa del Rey against Rayo Vallecano. AP
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Barcelona celebrate Lionel Messi's equaliser. EPA
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Rayo Vallecano's midfielder Oscar Trejo reacts on Wednesday. EPA
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Rayo Vallecano's defender Ivan Martos against Barcelona's midfielder Riqui Puig. EPA
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Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann celebrates with teammates after Frenkie de Jong scored their second goal. Reuters
Lionel Messi makes memorable comeback as Barcelona rally against Rayo Vallecano - in pictures
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28 January, 2021
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