Ivan Rakitic on his rapid recovery from finger fracture

Ivan Rakitic spoke ahead of Barcelona's Copa del Rey final clash with Sevilla on Saturday night. The Croatian spoke about his recovery from a fractured finger after an operation, and more. Here are his key phrases.

Rakitic on finger surgery: "I got a quick operation so I could play in the final. I always want to be with the team to help them and give my all. I asked how long it would take to recover and if it had been more then I would have had to have the operation later.”

Rakitic on the draw with Sevilla: “Each game is different but we have to have a look at the game. We are up against one of the best teams in the league in the final. I don’t like to think beyond [the final]. What will come after, will come. First off, we have to focus on the final that we want to win. But, it is true that to finish the season with two trophies would be a spectacular success."

Cillessen starting ahead of Ter: “We have the best keeper in the world in Marc-André ter Stegen but we know how important Jasper Cillessen is. He is the best goalkeeper in Holland and that fills us with confidence. I can remember several vital saves in this competition and he deserves to claim a winners’ medal."