Former Barcelona midfielder, Ivan Rakitic has predicted Real Madrid to win the La Liga trophy this season.

Rakitic also backed Barcelona to win the UEFA Champions League this term.

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Girona are in a three-horse title race this campaign.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side sit top of the league with a five-point lead and a game in hand over their second-placed El Clasico rivals.

Xavi guided Barca to the title last season for the first time since 2019. But, they have somewhat faltered during this term.

However, Rakitic, who won four La Liga titles with the Blaugrana expects the Los Blancos to win the Spanish top-flight league title.

Rakitic told Marca (via BarcaTimes): “Who will win La Liga? Real Madrid.”

However, the Croatian midfielder added: “Who will win the Champions League? Barcelona.”

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