Lionel Messi's goal helped Barcelona reach the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. The Argentine superstar scored in his last 16 match against Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday night after returning from a ban. Earlier, Lionel Messi was banned for two matches after seeing a red card in the Spanish Super Cup final. Although the captain Messi returned in this match, they did not see any goal in the first half. Although played by influence. Even shook twice. Dmitriviski Antoan Griezmann's goal was blocked by Rayo Vallecano's goalkeeper Stole. The game ended goalless in the first half. After the break, Messi's curved shot from the free kick went into the net and hit the post. On the contrary, after digesting the goal in the 63rd minute, Barাa fell behind. At this time, Viocano's Fran Garcia did not lead the team with a goal. However, the Catalans did not allow Rayo to stay ahead for long. In the 69th minute, Messi equalized with a goal from Antoine Griezmann's cross in the counter attack. Then in 60 minutes the gap was 2-1. At this time Jordi Alba and Frankie De Young scored in a great understanding. However, the gap was going to increase with the weight of Messi. But he failed to score. However, the quarter-finals of Ronald Koeman's disciples were confirmed - this is what the fans said. Sevilla will face 30-time Copa del Rey champions Barca in the quarter-finals on Friday. Sevilla lost 3-0 to Valencia in the last 16 match.