Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic enjoys the final few days of his summer break with wife Raquel before hectic pre-season schedule
- Ivan Rakitic posed for a poolside picture with his wife Raquel on holiday
- The Barcelona midfielder has enjoyed a fun-filled few weeks this summer
- He and his wife have been pictured with dolphins and riding horses
- Rakitic soon returns to pre-season ahead of Barcelona's USA tour
As most Premier League players make their way back to pre-season training, their Spanish counterparts have been given a few extra days by the pool.
After his Champions League heroics in June, Ivan Rakitic continues to enjoy a successful few months, spending some time with his wife Raquel on holiday.
The pair have had a fun-filled few weeks, pictured swimming with dolphins and riding horses on an exotic break away from the pressures of the season.
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Ivan Rakitic (right) poses for a poolside picture with his wife Raquel Mauri as they enjoy the end of their break
Rakitic (left) and his wife pose for an exotic photo on a horse while enjoying their summer break
Rakitic's debut campaign at the Nou Camp saw him attract broad praise, tying down a midfield place in Luis Enrique's treble-winning team.
Barcelona triumphed in La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League, defeating Juventus on June 6 in the latter to secure the history-making treble.
Rakitic scored the opening goal on the night in Berlin, before Luis Suarez and Neymar completed the victory in the second half.
Barcelona return to pre-season training soon to prepare for a hectic summer schedule, where they will play LA Galaxy, Manchester United and Chelsea in the USA.
Their league campaign gets underway against Athletic Bilbao on August 8, where Enrique's men will be looking to retain their title.
The pair also swum with dolphins as Rakitic enjoyed some time away from the football environment
Rakitic celebrates after scoring against Juventus in the Champions League final on June 6
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