Marcus Rashford has scored his second goal in La Liga for Barcelona, with the Manchester United loanee impressing as they defeated Elche.
Marcus Rashford started on the left wing and made a significant impact for his new side, scoring the third goal of the game in a comfortable 3-1 victory.
Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres got the other two in what was an important win for Hansi Flick’s team as they look to close the gap on Real Madrid at the top of the table.
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Rashford continues to prove his value to Barcelona, showing it again on Sunday evening with a fantastic finish.
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Marcus Rashford scores for Barcelona
The English winger controlled the ball just outside the Elche box, took on a defender, and shifted it onto his left foot before unleashing a venomous strike that cannoned off the crossbar and in.
A scorer of brilliant goals, this one was no different, and left the Barcelona admin very impressed with the ‘cold-blooded’ forward.
The goal made it six goals and five assists in 14 matches for the Manchester United academy graduate, who is clearly enjoying his football again.
While Rashford is thriving on the pitch, his new fans are enjoying watching him. He received a standing ovation for a superb display.
Rashford goes from strength to strength away from Old Trafford, and it will be interesting to see whether Barcelona choose to exercise their buy option after such a successful start to life in Spain.