Overview
- Barcelona issued an official statement confirming Rashford will miss the Athletic Club match due to flu.
- Hansi Flick had flagged a fever concern in the build-up, ending Rashford’s run of 10 consecutive starts across competitions.
- Rashford has publicly said he wants to stay at Barcelona, and reports note a non‑mandatory buy option in the roughly €28–35m range.
- He has moved from the Hotel Torre Melina into an apartment in Esplugues, signaling a deeper settling-in off the pitch.
- Spanish coverage has praised his adaptation and lack of off‑field issues, a contrast drawn with teammate Lamine Yamal’s recent scrutiny.