Rakitic: It was one of the most beautiful goals of my career LaLiga Santander - FC Barcelona Very happy at Barcelona

On Friday Ivan Rakitic was awarded a prize for the Barcelona player who best demonstrated fair play last season.

President Josep Maria Bartomeu handed out the Barca Players award and the Croatian then spoke about the latest goings on at the Catalan club.

"We really want to win LaLiga [Santander], we have done so in three of the last four seasons and let's hope we do it again this year," he said.

"I feel very lucky to defend this badge.

"When I was young I only had a ball with the Barcelona badge.

"I live for football and I am at the best club in the world."

The 30-year-old was then asked about the stunning volley that he scored against Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League on Wednesday as well as the upcoming clash with Valencia.

"It was one of the most beautiful goals of my career, it was important to score the second against one of the best teams in Europe," he continued.

"We are expecting a difficult match, it's the best league in the world, there are no easy games, as we already know this season.

"We will go to Valencia and give everything."

The Barcelona president also dedicated some words to Rakitic.

"We have to thank Rakitic for his personal decision to be at Barcelona," Bartomeu said.

"It's very difficult to play here and he has already won everything with us and wanted to continue at our side."