Overview
- Barcelona beat Olympiacos 6-1 in the Champions League, with Marcus Rashford netting a second-half brace, winning a penalty, and Fermín López completing a hat-trick.
- Flick reiterated that Rashford can operate as a No. 9 or No. 11 and trusted him through the middle, praising his recent improvement and impact.
- Lewandowski has been ruled out of the upcoming Clásico, and Flick said Raphinha and Ferran Torres remain fitness questions, leaving Rashford a candidate to start up front.
- Rashford’s Barcelona tally stands at five goals and five assists in 12 appearances across competitions, form that has also earned him an England recall.
- His loan includes a reported €30–35m buy option, and Rashford has said he wants to stay, though any permanent move will depend on ongoing assessment and finances.