Rakitic in 2015. You just had to be there. He will probably never get the recognition he deserves. Had the impossible job of replacing Xavi, scored important goals, and covered for Messi defensively.
Still, there is one fascinating statistic which must be addressed.
Still, there is one fascinating statistic which must be addressed.
Some players are born to play for Barca. Is Rakitic?
Well, if you base it on performances against Barcaβs biggest rival(s) - yes.
Being a midfielder, you are not expected to score many goals.
Well, if you base it on performances against Barcaβs biggest rival(s) - yes.
Being a midfielder, you are not expected to score many goals.
Before Rakitic joined Barca, he played for Sevilla. In his encounters vs Real Madrid, he had already registered:
- 2 goals
- 2 assists
Not bad when you consider the difference in quality between the teams + his position.
- 2 goals
- 2 assists
Not bad when you consider the difference in quality between the teams + his position.
When he arrived at Barca, he kept on bothering Real Madrid.
- 2 goals
- 2 assists
This includes the screamer with his left foot in Barcaβs dramatic 3-2 win at Bernabeu, and his match winning goal in the 18/19 season.
- 2 goals
- 2 assists
This includes the screamer with his left foot in Barcaβs dramatic 3-2 win at Bernabeu, and his match winning goal in the 18/19 season.
Eventually, Rakitic left Barca. He returned to Sevilla. Since then, he has scored twice and gotten one assist vs Real Madrid.
The funny thing is, if you look at all the clubs Rakitic has played against. The team he has scored the most goals against is:
- Real Madrid π₯
He has only registered more assists vs one club: Espanyol (another Barca rival).
- Real Madrid π₯
He has only registered more assists vs one club: Espanyol (another Barca rival).
Born to play for Barca? I think so.
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