Barcelona maintain perfect start as Ivan Rakitic goal beats Athletic Bilbao

Ivan Rakitic scored in the first half to help Barcelona win 1-0 at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday for a second straight victory at the start of the La Liga season. The Croatia midfielder headed in a well-placed cross by Arda Turan to cap a quick attack that broke down Bilbao’s high defensive line in the 21st minute.Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez were both off target with a handful of opportunities to seal the victory at San Mamés Stadium but Barcelona’s dominant possession gam