Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has opened his account for Barcelona after scoring in a pre-season friendly against Daegu.
The new season is looming large for Manchester United, with Ruben Amorim continuing his preparations for his first full Premier League campaign.
United drew 2-2 with Everton on Sunday, squandering the lead on two occasions in a frustrating display.
Bruno Fernandes slammed United for being ‘lazy’ as the captain was left unimpressed despite winning the Premier League Summer Series.
United’s Premier League opener against Arsenal is now less than two weeks away, so there is work to be done for Amorim ahead of the new campaign.
FC Barcelona v Daegu FC - Preseason Friendly
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Marcus Rashford reacts after Barcelona goal
Elsewhere, Marcus Rashford is looking to ramp up his own preparations for the new season.
Rashford has joined Barcelona on loan for the season, having found himself out of Amorim’s plans.
A loan spell at Aston Villa didn’t change Amorim’s mind, and Rashford is now playing for a potential permanent move to Barca.
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Rashford started on the bench as Barcelona faced South Korean side Daegu on Monday, but he came on for the second half.
Rashford bagged his first goal in a Barcelona shirt, firing into the net from Eric Garcia’s pass.
It’s only a pre-season friendly, but Rashford will be pleased to have found the net for the first time since completing his Barca move.
Rashford took to social media after the final whistle, celebrating finding the net as Barca’s tour of Asia comes to an end.
‘First one in Barça colours. Let’s gooo!’ said Rashford, and he will hope that this goal was just the first of many for the Catalan giants.
Antony responds to Rashford
A host of Rashford’s former United teammates ‘liked’ the post, including Jesse Lingard, Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot.
Joshua Zirkzee, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Christian Eriksen, Tyrell Malacia, Donny van de Beek, Ethan Wheatley and Matej Kovar also liked the post, showing their support for Rashford.
United winger Antony responded, sending two clapping emojis and a fire emoji, having enjoyed seeing Rashford on the scoresheet.
Antony could yet face Rashford in La Liga this season, as he attempts to rejoin Real Betis.
Sky Sports report that Betis are ‘struggling’ to re-sign Antony, but the Brazilian wants a move back to the club.
Antony dazzled on loan at Real Betis last season, and Rashford will hope to post similar numbers in La Liga this season, with both attackers seeking fresh starts away from Old Trafford.