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Coutinho relishes successful Camp Nou return after being named MVP in Barcelona win

Philippe Coutinho admitted he missed playing at Camp Nou after returning to the stadium in Barcelona's 1-0 win over Elche on Saturday.

A second-minute goal from Antoine Griezmann secured Ronald Koeman's side the Joan Gamper Trophy with Coutinho voted the game's most valuable player.

After spending last season on loan with Bayern Munich, the attacker has returned to Barcelona and is looking sharp having already scored twice in pre-season.

Against Elche, Coutinho created a game-high five chances in his 79 minutes on the pitch and clearly relished the chance to play at Camp Nou again.