Rashford scores, and the Barcelona bigwigs are overjoyed! The chances of successfully registering in La Liga are high, and Manchester United hopes for his breakout.

In the match where Barcelona triumphed 5-0 over Daegu from South Korea, he netted his first goal after the transfer. Rashford, who was loaned from Manchester United, came on as a substitute, while Barcelona led 3-0 at halftime with two goals from Gavi and one from Lewandowski. After Rashford entered the game in the second half, he added to the score.

Before entering the match, the 27-year-old English winger was in high spirits and jokingly interacted with his new teammate Yamal. Yamal started the game, and by halftime, the opponent was eager to swap jerseys with him. Rashford found it amusing and wanted to share some luck, so he approached the 18-year-old Spanish winger, beamed as he high-fived him, and even patted his "golden left foot," seemingly seeking a blessing.

This gesture seemed to bring good fortune, as Rashford calmly scored in the 65th minute after receiving a cross from Eric Garcia, marking his first goal for the new team. Since joining Barcelona from Manchester United, Rashford has played three matches. He made his debut against Vissel Kobe, assisted Lingard in the second match against Seoul, and now has scored.

Rashford is filled with anticipation for the new season: "It's been a great preseason, and we are ready for the new season. I have integrated quite well and am adapting to the team and the coach. Barcelona has many excellent players, but I was aware of that before coming here. The team's strength is high, and the intensity is something we need to maintain throughout the season."

Barcelona currently has only one friendly match left before starting their title defense journey against Mallorca on August 16. Rashford is eagerly looking forward to his first experience in La Liga, but he faces a race against time as Barcelona still cannot register him in the La Liga roster due to the club's inability to meet the league's salary cap standards again.

Barcelona faced a similar issue last season when Dani Olmo had to wait for his league debut during the summer transfer window in 2024. However, Rashford downplayed the concerns, believing that Barcelona would resolve the issues. When asked about his registration status, he replied, "I'm not worried. It's a problem the club needs to solve, and I trust they will. I'm focused on training and preparing for the start of the season."

After witnessing Rashford's goal, Barcelona club president Laporta was all smiles. The 63-year-old even praised the Manchester United star as being better than Nico Williams. Laporta stated, "In my view, Rashford is better than Nico (Williams). From now on, I don't care what they say; that player took advantage of us and got a good contract, and I'm happy for him."

Laporta told Marca, "We signed Rashford also because he was very eager to join Barcelona. He is fast, strong, and determined, especially putting in all his effort to join Barcelona. He pressured his agent, communicated with our club, and also spoke with Manchester United." Regarding the registration issue, Laporta is confident it will be resolved in time. "Things are progressing well," he told ESPN, "We are doing our job, and the club is confident it can register all players."

Some have questioned Rashford's role at Barcelona, with legend Rivaldo believing he cannot compete with Raphinha. In response, coach Flick stated, "Rashford can play the number 9 (center forward) or the number 11 (left winger)... We put him on because Ferran (Torres) had some issues."

Notably, after Rashford scored, fans in the stands waved his Manchester United number 10 jersey! Manchester United and most fans hope Rashford can successfully register and make a significant impact in La Liga, similar to Antony. While Barcelona has a €30 million buyout clause, it is an option rather than an obligation. Barcelona rarely buys out loaned players, so Rashford must work hard to change that trend. Several Manchester United teammates also sent their best wishes to Rashford, including Mason Mount, Diogo Dalot, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia, who all liked his posts.