Messi strikes twice in Cup on injury return


Barcelona's Lionel Messi falls after being fouled by Getafe during their Spanish King's Cup match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona January 8, 2014. REUTERS/Albert Gea

MADRID (Reuters) - Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored twice on his return from injury and Cesc Fabregas also netted a double as Barcelona strolled to a 4-0 win at home to Getafe in their King's Cup last 16, first leg on Wednesday.

Messi was given a rousing ovation by the home fans when he replaced Andres Iniesta in the 64th minute at the Nou Camp, the World Player of the Year's first appearance since straining a thigh muscle in November.

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