Marcus Rashford's cameo against Osasuna left the Spanish media all saying the same thing about the Manchester United loanee
Marcus Rashford registered an assist for Barcelona in their win over Osasuna
Marcus Rashford registered an assist for Barcelona in their win over Osasuna(Image: Getty Images)
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Barcelona can be crowned La Liga champions this weekend after beating Osasuna, which would see Marcus Rashford win the first league title of his career.
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The reigning champions narrowly bested their opponents on Saturday in a 2-1 triumph. Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski scored within five minutes of each other late on before Raul Garcia bagged to set up a nervy finish in Pamplona.
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Despite starting the game on the bench for the fourth league match in a row, the England star yet again made his mark after being brought on in the 62nd minute. It was Rashford's superb cross that Lewandowski headed in to open the scoring in the 81st minute.
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The victory means Real Madrid must defeat Espanyol on Sunday to stop Barca from retaining their league title. In the aftermath of the key victory, the Manchester United loanee was celebrated heavily by his team-mates with several media outlets in Spain opting to do the same.
Mundo Deportivo
Gabriel Sans of Mundo Deportivo praised Rashford's impact and communication that allowed Lewandowski to adjust his movement and head in from the Englishman's pinpoint cross. He wrote: "Rashford had just come onto the pitch when he decided to create a move down the right flank.
"He held the ball for five seconds, five long seconds, and waved his arm, signalling his cross. Lewandowski immediately understood the message and, instead of going to the far post, went to the near post and headed it home."
Barcelona's Marcus Rashford, left, celebrates with teammates after winning a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Osasuna and Barcelona
Marcus Rashford played a key role in Barcelona's victory over Osasuna(Image: AP)
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AS
Javier Miguel of AS cited Rashford's ability to play on both flanks and to still deliver important moments in the business end of the season. During his time at Barcelona, the forward has played on both the left and right wing, as well as playing centrally. He wrote: "He played on the right wing again and this time he delivered a great cross to Lewandowski to head home."
Football Espana
Football Espana similarly waxed lyrical about Rashford's penchant to consistently contribute despite recent reports suggesting he may not return to Catalonia after his season-long loan ends this month.
Handing him a 7/10 matching rating, they wrote: "His excellent cross was headed home by Lewandowski for the opening goal. Heβs unlikely to stay at Barcelona for another season, but the Manchester United loanee is still making his mark.
Barcelona's Marcus Rashford, center, is challenged during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Osasuna and Barcelona
The 28-year-old could pick up the first league title of his career next week(Image: AP)
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Sempre Barca
Those at Sempre Barca delivered a 7.5/10 match rating for Rashford's cameo for putting the ball on a plate for his Polish team-mate and praised his overall performance that could see him earn a start in the El Clasico next week.
They wrote after the game: "Delivered a sublime assist to Robert Lewandowski for the opening goal that Barcelona scored, and even apart from that he did well to open up space on the right wing in this game."
With 13 goals and 14 assists in 46 games across all competitions, Rashford has certainly put his best foot forward in attempting to clinch a long-term move to the Spanish giants. However, an agreement between United and Barca has yet to be reached on his future but at least for now, Rashford can likely gear up for title celebrations.