Ivan Rakitic said that Barcelona is now no longer criticized after they recorded a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga the first game early this morning.

Comments Rakitic is related to the failure of a champion Barca Supercopa de Espana, after losing 1-5 on aggregate from the Basque team last week.

However, in a duel that took place in San Mames early this morning, Barcelona is able to go home with their heads held high after Luis Suarez scored the only goal of their victory.

"This is our third meeting with them within 10 days. Both teams already very familiar with each other. I feel that we are no longer so severely than the two previous meetings," said Rakitic in Marca.

Next. Barcelona will against Malaga on 23 August.