Overview
- Barcelona beat Olympiacos 6-1 in the Champions League, with Marcus Rashford scoring twice after halftime and winning a penalty converted by Lamine Yamal.
- Rashford now has at least 10 goal contributions in 12 appearances, and his Champions League goal involvements match Kylian Mbappé’s tally to this point.
- Hansi Flick praised the loanee’s versatility and improvement, stating Rashford can operate effectively as a No.9 or No.11.
- Injuries to Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Ferran Torres have seen Rashford used centrally, with possible returns shaping his role for the upcoming El Clásico.
- Rashford is on loan from Manchester United with a reported €30m buy option, and local reports say Barcelona are considering a permanent move as the player expresses a desire to stay.