Rashford shines again at Barca

In the early hours of La Liga 2025/26 Round 6, Marcus Rashford continued to impress by delivering an assist from a corner kick against Real Oviedo. After a challenging start, Rashford is gradually adapting to Barcelona’s style of play.

Following a difficult initial period, Rashford is increasingly blending into Barcelona’s tactics. The highlight was his brace against Newcastle in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, a key moment that boosted his confidence. Recently, in the 3-1 victory over Real Oviedo in La Liga, the English forward made another significant impact with a comprehensive performance, playing a major role in securing all three points for Barca.

The away match was far from easy as Real Oviedo employed a compact defensive strategy, waiting for counterattack opportunities. Barca struggled to build their play in the first half and even fell behind. However, thanks to patience and the explosive talents of their forwards, Blaugrana managed to make the difference. Among them, Rashford stood out the most.

Throughout the full 90 minutes, Rashford didn’t score but was crucial to the team’s victory. He attempted 4 shots, 2 of which were on target. Rashford’s versatile finishing kept the Oviedo defense constantly alert. Although he didn’t add to his goal tally, his threat stretched the opposing defense, creating space for teammates to exploit.

The most notable moment was his assist in the 88th minute. From a corner kick, Rashford delivered a precise ball for Ronald Araujo to head home the decisive 3-1 goal. This was more than just a simple assist; it reflected Rashford’s clear improvement in his supporting role. Statistics show he completed 54 out of 61 passes (89% accuracy), including 4 passes into the final third and created 2 chances. These numbers demonstrate Rashford’s involvement not only as a striker but also actively in the overall play.

Additionally, Rashford touched the ball 9 times inside the opponent’s penalty area, highlighting his threat in the box. He succeeded in 2 out of 4 dribbles (50%), made one accurate long pass, and repeatedly forced Oviedo’s defense into uncomfortable clearances. With an expected assists (xA) value of 0.25, Rashford deserves recognition as one of the most creative players on the pitch.

The win against Real Oviedo also allowed Barca to keep pace with Real Madrid in the title race. More importantly, Barcelona is beginning to see the best version of Rashford emerge: energetic, versatile, and ready to shine in crucial moments.

If he maintains this form, not only La Liga but also the Champions League will be arenas where Rashford can prove his worth. With growing confidence, the English striker could become the key piece in Barcelona’s quest for new heights.

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