The Brazilian was the subject of several mega-money bids from the La Liga giants over the summer but never made the move after the Reds rejected every approach.

And he hasn’t let the speculation over his future dictate his football, scoring a brilliant free-kick on his first start of the season against Leicester at the weekend.

The 25-year-old continued his red-hot form with an equally special goal against Spartak Moscow.

Philippe Coutinho scored a brilliant goal against Spartak Moscow in the Champions League

With the Reds trailing Spartak 1-0 in the first half, Coutinho played a quick one-two with Sadio Mane.

He was then played in behind the Russian side’s defence and smashed the ball over the keeper into the back of the net.

Fans watching the moment were full of praise for their returning midfielder.

Coutinho has scored two goals in two matches since his return to the first team

“Coutinho-Mane link-up play is one of the most beautiful things to watch on this planet,” one commented.

Another added: “Hatred with Coutinho ended, now he is my new best friend.”

And a third wrote: “That goal by Coutinho was class tho.”