IVAN RAKITIC NEWS

Logs assist in win Rakitic provided one assist from four chances created on four crosses (three accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Rakitic returned to the lineup and put together one of his best games of the season as he set up the opening goal for Diego Carlos. As he went nine straight games between chances created before Saturday, there's not much to reliably expect from Rakitic, though he's still capable of excellent play when at his peak. Up next are two big games against Lille in the UCL and then a derby matchup at Betis.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barça draws in Barjuan debut; Vinícius brace as Madrid wins

Barcelona has been held to a 1-1 draw at home by lowly Alavés in the debut of caretaker coach Sergi Barjuan for the Catalan club

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lille, Sevilla still winless after Champions League 0-0 draw

Sevilla had the best chances to win in a tight and often dull game as it drew 0-0 at Lille in the Champions League

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ronaldo lifts United, Barcelona slumps in Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo is keeping up his record-setting Champions League level to the end

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores late PK Rakitic scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Wednesday's one-all draw with Wolfsburg.

Impact Rakitic scored late from the penalty spot with what proved to be his only shot on goal coming off the bench. The midfielder was a complete game changer off the bench, his second truly exceptional performance of the season. Next up is a Sunday trip to Granada.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in draw Rakitic scored a goal from the penalty spot in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with RB Salzburg. In addition, Rakitic was given a yellow card in the 65th minute.

Impact In 45 appearances for Sevilla last season in the UCL and La Liga, Rakitic registered a combined six goals on 49 shots (13 on target), three assists and 34 crosses (11 accurate). The midfielder hasn't played more than 65 minutes in any of his three matches this year, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting him to go the full 90.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Opens season with lone start Rakitic has started one of the first three matches to open the 2021/22 season.

Impact Rakitic is seemingly slipping down the depth chart as he climbs in age, as even Oscar was given the chance to start in the midfield over him. This may not be the most surprising trend if it continues in the coming weeks, as Rakitic hasn't started more than 30 league games in any of the last three seasons.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lamela scores again, gives Sevilla a perfect start in Spain

New signing Erik Lamela has scored in stoppage time for his third goal in two matches as Sevilla edged Getafe 1-0 to join defending champion Atlético Madrid as the only teams with...

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid held by Sevilla, misses chance to take lead in Spain

Real Madrid missed its chance to go top of the Spanish league with only three rounds left by drawing 2-2 with Sevilla at home

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sevilla beats Celta Vigo 4-3 to cement 4th place in Spain

Sevilla has defeated Celta Vigo 4-3 in a back-and-forth match in the Spanish league to strengthen its hold on fourth place and move within range of leader Atlético Madrid

APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Koeman hopes his new-look Barcelona convinces Messi to stay

A friendly chat with Kylian Mbappe

MARCH 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PSG wary of sitting on 4-1 lead, will attack Barcelona

Having thrown away winning positions in the recent past Paris Saint-Germain will not sit on another comfortable lead when it hosts Barcelona in the Champions League

MARCH 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona faces Sevilla in league-cup doubleheader

Barcelona and Sevilla will meet twice in five days with each team’s hopes in both the Spanish League and the Copa del Rey on the line

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defender Jules Koundé is Sevilla’s latest discovery

Remember the name Jules Koundé when the next transfer market opens

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Copa del Rey: Sevilla beats Barcelona in Messi's 900th game

Sevilla took advantage of a quiet game from Lionel Messi in his 900th career match to defeat Barcelona 2-0 in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi returns as Barcelona rallies past Rayo in Copa del Rey

Lionel Messi returned from suspension to help Barcelona avoid an upset in the Copa del Rey

JANUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sevilla beats Krasnodar 2-1 to advance in Champions League

Munir El Haddadi has scored in the final minute of stoppage time as Sevilla defeats Krasnodar 2-1 to reach the knockout round of the Champions League

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ivan Rakitic: " Lionel Messi Is The Only Number One In Soccer" A former Blaugrana star believes the Argentine is "on another level" to all the greats of the sport that have come before him

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Man United and PSG slump, Germany soars in Champions League

Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain expect to be contenders to win the Champions League but fell to losses on Wednesday that had shambolic moments

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

‘Barcelona need to take care of Messi in a special way’ – Rakitic urges former club to get behind Argentine Lionel Messi needs to be treated in a “very special way” at Barcelona, says Ivan Rakitic, with a former team-mate of the mercurial Argentine...

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • GOAL.COM

Barcelona waits on authorities before vote against Bartomeu

Barcelona is waiting for authorization from local officials before holding a referendum that could lead to the ouster of club president Josep Bartomeu and his board of directors

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lower expectations for Barcelona entering Champions League

Barcelona begins its Champions League campaign with reduced expectations after one of its worst seasons in years

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP Interview: Barça VP says Messi never was for sale

Barcelona's vice president of economic affairs says that the Spanish club never contemplated selling Lionel Messi when he demanded out

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlético loses Partey; Barcelona unable to boost squad

None of the top three clubs in Spain have made major additions to their squads by the end of the transfer window

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fati and Koeman have Barca hopeful again after Bayern defeat

Barcelona appears to be on the way back from the low point hit this summer when it was humiliated 8-2 by Bayern Munich

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS