Ivan Rakitić

[Frodo_FCB]

Agree with that but atcualy thought game looked more in control after he went off for some reason.

I thought it happened the opposite..

 

[Topolino]

He looked tired before getting subbed. His workrate was there but his passes were getting a bit sloppy.

 

[JamDav1982]

I thought it happened the opposite..

I dont think they really had a chance anywhere near goal and Barca created all the chances after that.

 

[Ghosting]

I dont think they really had a chance anywhere near goal and Barca created all the chances after that.

City also went to 10, we were miles better with Rakitic on the pitch.

 

[Alen]

He's more confident now and it reflects on his game. He takes risks and is starting to show that he can actually play. Good for him.

 

[Kerrybai]

Great game, so silly to sub him off though.

 

[kilian]

I dont think they really had a chance anywhere near goal and Barca created all the chances after that.

Yeah, because a few minutes after Rakitić`s substitution Clichy got sent off.

 

[evilhita666]

Very stupid decision to sub him, seems like Lucho is allergic to a functional midfield...

 

[kilian]

It was funny to see Busquets as an attacking midfielder. The guy has his strengths, but in attack he is almost useless.

 

[Barca_070]

Was wonderful today backheels, great passes, nice touches and very very calm in possesion, really impressed

 

[Deco 20]

He had several great moments but at the same time he was a bit reckless

 

[Blaugrana Bull]

Really nice game. He also had a huge interception and through ball in the 2nd half where (I think it was Suarez) could have scored a 3rd but decided to cross it to Messi.

 

[raskolnikov]

The decision to sub off Raki to push Busi up will hurt us in important games, cant do that, grow some balls Lucho!

Rakitic did really well, only thing he seems to lack a little bit is what is happening around him, npt the first time we seen him go for a ball not ment for him or get dispossed by surprise.
Take some notes from Xavi's book of playmaking and adapt to great form

 

[Irish_Cules]

Massive game from him tonight. One of his best so far.

 

[abual3bed1]

Someone needs to make a compilation of his performance last night. He was nasty.