Former Barcelona midfielder makes huge claim about treble-winning team from 2015

Speaking in an interview on ‘Pelotazo’ on ‘Canal Sur Radio’ (h/t Mundo Deportivo), former Barcelona midfielder and club legend Ivan Rakitic made a sensational claim about the team that won the treble during the 2014/15 season.

Rakitic, 36, joined Barcelona from Sevilla in 2014 and went on to win the treble in his very first season at the club as the Catalans conquered La Liga, Copa del Rey and the UEFA Champions League.

It was a star-studded team led by the unstoppable attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Neymar while the likes of Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, and Sergio Busquets dominated the midfield.

The best team in history?

Rakitic was also a part of the setup under then-manager Luis Enrique, filling in for Xavi seamlessly whenever needed. And now, during an interview, he has claimed that the team from that season was the best ever in history, according to him.

“For me, the best team in history is that Barça team of 2015, and it was a pleasure to have been able to be part of that team,” remarked Rakitic.

However, the 36-year-old, who now plays for Hajduk Split in Croatia, admitted that even though that team achieved a lot of success, they could have won even more trophies, especially in Europe, where they endured some major fumbles.

“It fills me with a lot of pride, that’s why I say it’s a shame. Even though we won a lot of titles, I think we could have won a lot for ourselves and for the club.”

Regrets of Roma, Liverpool

Barcelona suffered two of their biggest debacles in Europe in recent history against AS Roma and Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League.

The Blaugrana squandered two clear advantages against the Serie A and Premier League giants and were beaten 3-0 at the Olimpico in Rome (2017/18, QF 2nd leg) and 4-0 at Anfield (2018/19 SF 2nd leg).

Barcelona succumbed to one of their worst UCL defeats at Anfield. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

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Author : Michel Durant

Publish date : 2024-09-10 14:56:24

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