Marcus Rashford was subbed at half time as Barcelona battled back from 2-0 down to beat Levante 3-2 in La Liga on Saturday night, and the Manchester United forward reacted afterwards on social media
Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Levante UD and FC Barcelona at Ciutat de Valencia on August 23, 2025 in Valencia, Spain.
Marcus Rashford showed his true colours on Saturday evening(Image: Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
Marcus Rashford showed that a strong team mentality at Barcelona is what matters most to him, despite the Manchester United loanee's frustration of being withdrawn at half time.
The La Liga leaders found themselves trailing 2-0 to Levante at the break on Saturday evening. The England international endured a rather forgettable opening 45 minutes, managing just one attempt on target and creating two chances from left wing, before making way for Dani Olmo.
Despite this mediocre opening half, Barca displayed their renowned fighting spirit as they rapidly brought the match back to 2-2, with strikes from Pedri and Ferran Torres drawing them level shortly after the restart.
As the fourth official indicated additional time, Lamine Yamal delivered a cross that deflected off a Levante defender's head before finding the net, sealing the ultimate comeback for Hansi Flick's men.
Despite playing no part in the remarkable second-half fightback, Rashford appeared determined to show his solidarity with the squad. The 27-year-old shared an upbeat message after the encounter, demonstrating that collective unity remains paramount for the United ace.
Posting several action images from the game on Instagram late on Saturday evening, he wrote: "Team spirit on! Vamos equipo," which translates to 'Let's go team' in Spanish.
Marcus Rashford left winger of Barcelona and England during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Levante UD and FC Barcelona at Ciutat de Valencia on August 23, 2025 in Valencia, Spain.
The United loanee failed to impress against Levante(Image: Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
This carefully crafted social media post demonstrates Rashford's readiness to prioritise the team above any individual ambitions or career aspirations – something that will resonate positively with supporters, Flick and his team-mates.
The straightforward message underlines how unlikely it is that the striker will create difficulties regarding team selection either before kick-off or during matches, as he accepted Flick's substitution without any objections.
When questioned about Rashford's absence from the second half, the Barcelona manager commended the player's impact on the game. However, Flick admitted that a different approach was required to stage a fightback against a resilient Levante outfit.
Addressing the media post-match, Flick said: "Marcus had a few chances in the first half and showed he can help us. In the second half, we needed to make changes, and we put Raphinha on the wing.
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Old Trafford on December 7, 2024 in Manchester, England.
Marcus Rashford will be supporting his parent club from Spain this weekend
"I think they were the right changes to make. The first goal after the break changed the game."
Rashford will have ample opportunity to flourish and progress under Flick's guidance, considering this was his first La Liga start – with an extensive campaign lying ahead encompassing domestic league, cup and European competitions with the Spanish champions.
Rashford will aim to better his performances and start scoring in Barca colours as he vies for a spot in the England team for the 2026 World Cup.
Meanwhile, his parent club United will be gearing up for a tricky away trip to Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon, and it's likely that Rashford will be relaxing in Spain and supporting his boyhood club as they take on Fulham in the Premier League.