Ivan Rakitic Scores Acrobatic, Half-Volley Screamer From 25 Yards vs Spurs

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has just scored an absolute belter against Spurs in the Champions League tonight, putting the Catalan giants two-nil up in the first 45 minutes.

Rakitic, who is now being labelled 'Rocketic' after the strike, finished a wonderful team move, which included a typically sublime Lionel Messi lofted ball.

Just look at this thunderbolt of a strike from the Croatian midfielder. BANG!

Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring in the second minute after Hugo Lloris made a rash decision by coming off his line as Barcelona have dominated throughout at Wembley.

If you didn't catch Barcelona's opener against Spurs tonight, check it out below.

Rakitic's strike was by far the moment of the game thus far, and Twitter reacted accordingly

Can Spurs salvage anything from this game, or have Barcelona already picked up all three points?

Let us know in the comments.

Topics: Spurs, Football News, Football, Goal, Barcelona

Jack Kenmare

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