Rashford shines at Barca, sending a clear message to MU

Marcus Rashford keeps flourishing while playing for Barcelona, leaving a strong mark in the Copa del Rey, thereby securing a lasting future at Camp Nou.

Marcus Rashford is demonstrating a powerful resurgence in his form with Barcelonawhich further reinforces the belief that Camp Nou could become the long-term home for the English striker after the 2025/26 season.

In the Copa del Rey quarter-final against Albacete, Rashford made a significant contribution by directly assisting two goals, helping Barcelona advance. This performance extended the impressive streak of the 1997-born player, who has been involved in 22 goals across all competitions since the start of the season.

Joining Barcelona on loan from Manchester United, Rashford quickly became a key asset in coach Hansi Flick’s system. The Catalan club reportedly holds a £26 million option to buy in the summer, and Rashford’s current displays are making this possibility increasingly likely.

According to Spanish media, Rashford feels happy in La Liga and is not keen on the idea of returning to Old Trafford. Previously, he was no longer part of coach Ruben Amorim’s plans, with his last appearance for Man United dating back to December 2024.

Back to the match against Albacete, Rashford was the initiator of the opening goal. After winning the ball in the opponent’s half, he bypassed two defenders before passing to Frenkie de Jong, who then assisted Lamine Yamal to score. In the second half, Rashford continued to impress with a precise corner kick that set up Ronald Araujo for a goal.

Notably, after the first goal, several Barcelona stars like Dani Olmo, Robert Lewandowski, De Jong, and Gerard Martin immediately ran over to celebrate with Rashford, clearly showing their recognition and support for the English forward.

Rashford not only receives backing at Barcelona but also congratulations from former Manchester United teammates. After Barca won the Spanish Super Cup last month, Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, and Joshua Zirkzee posted congratulatory messages on social media, indicating that good relationships remain intact.

With his current form and quick adaptation, Marcus Rashford faces a great opportunity to close a disappointing chapter at Manchester Unitedand simultaneously open a promising new phase in his career at Barcelona.