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Copa Del Rey 2016/17: Real Sociedad 0-1 FC Barcelona - 5 Talking Points

Modified Jan 20, 2017 04:28 GMT

SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - JANUARY 19: Neymar Jr. of FC Barcelona celebrates with his team mates after scoring from the penalty spot his team's first goal during the Copa del Rey quarter-final first leg match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Anoeta stadium on January 19, 2017 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) — FC Barcelona players celebrate as Neymar opened the scoring against Real Sociedad

#4 Ivan Rakitic failed to grab his much-awaited opportunity

BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 03: Ivan Rakitic of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou stadium on December 3, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) — Ivan Rakitic has gone out of favour with the Catalans

The future of Rakitic has been discussed a lot lately with the Croatian not getting ample game time under Luis Enrique as the manager seems to be favouring Andre Gomes ahead of Rakitic in the big games. It was his third start in Barcelona's last eight games but was taken off in the 68th minute when La Real started to impose their authority in the centre of the park.

Recently in an interview with France Football, Rakitic claimed that he can jump off a bridge for Luis Enrique. It showed his commitment to the manager but Enrique may have made his choice and it might be curtains for the out of favour midfielder in the summer.

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