Overview
- Barcelona crushed Olympiacos 6-1 in the Champions League, with Marcus Rashford scoring twice and winning a penalty.
- Hansi Flick said he told sporting director Deco "we have to do it," praising Rashford’s suitability as a No.9 or No.11.
- Rashford is up to five goals and five assists in 12 appearances across competitions, and he has earned an England recall.
- With Robert Lewandowski out and doubts over Raphinha and Ferran Torres, Rashford’s role at center forward has grown before El Clasico.
- Reports say the loan includes a non-mandatory buy option in the €30–35m range, and Rashford has publicly expressed a desire to stay at Barcelona.