Rashford responds again in Champions: assist and great 2nd half against Eintracht

Published New:10/12/2025 - 01:30h

Updated New:10/12/2025 - 01:30h

Marcus Rashford was key in Barcelona's comeback against Eintracht. The Englishman provided an assist and now has 7 direct goal involvements in this Champions League

FC Barcelona came from behind, for the fourth consecutive time, in a match to win this season. On Tuesday, Eintracht Frankfurt (2-1) was the new victim of the Blaugrana, this time on the sixth matchday of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26. Marcus Rashford, for the second consecutive match in the tournament, was a substitute.

However, this time he was able to make a difference for Hansi Flick's team. The Englishman came on for **Fermín López** at halftime, a substitution that ended up being key to the comeback by the Catalans. **Raphinha** moved into the center to play behind **Robert Lewandowski**, leaving the left flank to 'Rashy', whose crosses caused a lot of damage to the Frankfurt defense.

Rashford's change unlocked Barça against Eintracht

The Germans effectively reduced spaces in the first half, but were surprised by Marcus's glove right at the start of the second half. **In the 48th minute, a cross from the Englishman left Rapha well-positioned** to shoot inside the box, but the Brazilian couldn't direct his shot on target.A couple of minutes later, Rashford again found time and space to send a perfect cross into the heart of the box.

The Eintracht defense seemed to have everything under control, but **Jules Koundé appeared on the right to head the ball** in at the far postIn the 52nd minute, Marcus took charge of a corner from the left. **The '14' decided to play a short pass to Lamine Yamal**, who sent another 'grenade' into the box, again met by Koundé to score his second headed goal. In seven minutes of the second half, Barça completed their fourth comeback in a row.

Marcus Rashford's records against Eintracht

Minutes played: 45
Goals: 0
Assists: 1
Chances created: 3
Passes completed: 22 of 25 (88 %)
Duels won: 3 of 6 (50 %)
Dribbles: 2 of 3 (67 %)
Defensive actions: 3
Recoveries: 2
Shots on target: 0 of 1
Fouls suffered: 1

50% of Barcelona's Champions League Goals Have an English Stamp

With his assist against Eintracht, Marcus Rashford now has 3 goals in the tournament and 7 direct goal involvements in the first 6 Champions League matchdays. The Englishman scored a brace against Newcastle and another against Olympiacos. He also added a pair of assists against PSG and the Greek side.

Although he was a substitute against Chelsea and Newcastle, 'Rashy' is the most influential player in the Barça attack so far in the Champions League knockout stage. **7 of the 14 goals scored by Barça have borne the Englishman's mark**, who has accumulated 15 direct goal involvements (6G/9A) this season, two fewer than Lamine Yamal (17)