Overview
- Marcus Rashford capped Barcelona’s 3-1 victory over Elche, a result that lifted the champions to second in LaLiga, five points behind Real Madrid.
- Hansi Flick praised Rashford’s impact but urged greater ruthlessness, and the player acknowledged his decision-making must improve after reaching six goals in all competitions.
- Rashford’s loan from Manchester United continues to pay off, with multiple outlets listing six goals and a double‑digit tally of overall goal involvements this season.
- Barcelona are exploring a permanent transfer using a non-mandatory option reported at around €30 million, with talks described as advancing but not agreed.
- Reports say the major obstacle is his current salary under LaLiga’s financial limits, leading Barça to propose a lower base wage with performance and image‑rights incentives as other top clubs monitor his situation; next up are Club Brugge and Celta Vigo.