Rashford leaves MU and captivates Spanish media

Summary: Marcus Rashford keeps making an impact in the Champions League representing Barcelona even though the Catalan team lost to PSG.

The Champions League highlight match between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain delivered mixed emotions for fans. Although Barcelona took an early lead thanks to a clever assist from Marcus Rashford to Ferran Torres in the 19th minute, the Catalan side ultimately suffered a bitter 1-2 loss. This result left Spanish media both regretful and highly focused on Rashford's performance, the player currently on loan from Manchester United.

Rashford had already shone brightly in Barcelona’s Champions League opener against Newcastle with a brace, and in this match, he maintained his consistent form. The assist to Torres marked the third consecutive game in which he directly created a goal-scoring chance, bringing his total contributions to seven goals in nine appearances for Barcelona. Unfortunately, Torres' goal was not enough to secure points as Senny Mayulu equalized for PSG before halftime, and Goncalo Ramos sealed the victory for the reigning European champions in the 90th minute.

According to AS, Rashford was "very active and unpredictable on the left flank," showing great enthusiasm with 37 touches, 8 entries into the penalty area, and 2 successful dribbles. He also won three duels before being substituted in the 72nd minute. However, the newspaper emphasized that Rashford needs to be more precise in his final actions during the second half.

Mundo Deportivo praised the English forward’s improving playmaking ability, especially highlighting the assist that opened the scoring for Torres after cleverly exploiting space in PSG’s defense. The article also noted the threat posed by Rashford’s off-the-ball movements, even though his role diminished somewhat before he was taken off.

Meanwhile, El Desmarque rated Rashford as one of the best players of the match, giving him a score of 7.5—higher than Pedri (6), Lamine Yamal (7), and Torres (6). The outlet stated: "Rashford continued his excellent assist form, starting today with the pass to Ferran Torres. He frequently caused trouble with his dribbling and crosses, tirelessly working until he left the pitch."

It is clear that coach Hansi Flick has maximized Rashford’s abilities, something previous Manchester United managers were unable to achieve. The 28-year-old striker’s quick adaptation and passionate performance have given Barcelona greater confidence in their Champions League journey ahead, despite the unfortunate loss to PSG.

Can Rashford maintain his form and become Barcelona’s most important star this season?