Marcus Rashford started for Barcelona in his first-ever El Clasico, with the Manchester United loanee making an impact in Spanish football’s biggest fixture.
Marcus Rashford lined up on the left wing for Hansi Flick’s side in the legendary clash, forming part of a front four alongside the in-form Fermin Lopez, Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal.
The Real Madrid side was also packed with superstars – including a familiar face for Rashford from his Manchester United days in Alvaro Fernandez.
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So how did the Red Devils loanee get on?
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How did Marcus Rashford perform in Barcelona vs Real Madrid?
Rashford registered yet another assist in Barcelona colours, setting up Lopez for the equaliser after Kylian Mbappe had opened the scoring.
The winger kept his composure to find the Spaniard, taking his tally to seven assists for his new side this season. That also brought him to ten goal contributions in total.
Marcus Rashford has scored or assisted 10 goals this season, more than any other Barcelona player:
10 — M. Rashford
9 —
8 — L. Yamal
7 —
6 — F. Lopez, F. Torres
5 — Raphinha
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But it was, unfortunately, to no avail – with Jude Bellingham’s strike just before half-time ensuring Xabi Alonso’s side took all three points.
Liverpool summer departure Trent Alexander-Arnold also won’t be happy with his first experience of the famous La Liga fixture, with the English full-back playing a total of zero minutes.
The game also ended in drama, with cards handed out for fun, with Pedri red-carded for the away side.
Rashford’s stats vs Real Madrid
Despite the defeat, Rashford can hold his head high – as his numbers on the day suggest. Sourced from FOTMOB.
Statistic Value
Goals 0
Assists 1
Total shots 2
Accurate passes 32/39 (82%)
Touches 62
Touches in opposition box 3
Successful dribbles 2/5 (40%)
Passes into final third 2
Accurate crosses 2/4 (50%)
Chances created 4
Rating 7.6
The United academy graduate created the most chances in the match (4) and was a constant threat throughout, playing all 99 minutes in Madrid.
Rashford and his new side will be looking to bounce back next week in La Liga, with a home fixture at the Spotify Camp Nou against Elche next Sunday.