Overview
- Marcus Rashford is on a season‑long loan at Barcelona from Manchester United with an option to buy after reduced minutes under Ruben Amorim and a short Aston Villa stint.
- Named to start at Levante on August 23, Rashford was taken off at the interval alongside Marc Casadó for Dani Olmo and Gavi as Hansi Flick reset the team’s structure.
- Barcelona overturned a 2–0 deficit through goals from Pedri and Ferran Torres before a stoppage‑time own goal by Unai Elgezabal sealed a 3–2 win.
- Flick said Rashford showed moments that can help the team, explained returning Raphinha to his usual role on the left, and framed the switches as necessary tactical tweaks.
- Roy Keane questioned Rashford’s football intelligence and Gary Neville warned of fit issues in tight, possession play, while some fans criticized the debut on social media.