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Ivan Rakitic explains not celebrating Barcelona goal

Ivan Rakitic had mixed emotions after scoring in Barcelona's rout of Sevilla.

Rakitic only left Sevilla in the summer for the Nou Camp.

"I didn't celebrate the goal out of respect because I have Sevilla in my heart … It was a very special moment for me," said the Croatia international.

"I'm very pleased with the game. I think it was very important that we played as well as we did."

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