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Rashford Returns for Barcelona, Comes Off Bench in Chelsea Defeat

His substitute appearance after illness keeps focus on Barcelona's reported £28–30m buy option.

Overview

  • The Manchester United loanee was named to the squad and entered at half-time as Barcelona lost 3-0 to Chelsea in the Champions League.
  • Hansi Flick said Ferran Torres’ recent brace and Rashford missing several days through illness influenced the decision to start him on the bench.
  • Rashford has revived his form under Flick with six goals and nine assists in 16 appearances this season, including four goals in Europe.
  • Barcelona hold a reported option to buy the forward for about £28m/€30m, with a permanent decision still to be made.
  • United are open to a sale and outside interest has been reported, though suggestions of a Chelsea move have been treated with caution.