FC Barcelona defeated Elche at Montjuïc (3-1) on a great day for Marcus Rashford. In his 14th match of the season (his eleventh as a starter), the English winger scored his sixth goal, his second in LaLiga, where he already boasts an MVP award in the 8 victories achieved by the Barça team.

'Rashy', although he wasted a couple of clear opportunities in the opening minutes of the second half, sealed the victory by taking advantage of an assist from Fermín López in the 61st minute. The '14' only had to push the ball into the goal, making up for two previous misses.

In the 46th minute, Rashford shot wide after receiving the ball alone on the left. The winger had Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal well-positioned to receive, but he preferred to finish the play himself. Later, in the 56th minute, the Manchester player shot at Affengruber's body from a Fermín pass, rushing the shot despite Balde waiting behind him.

Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres, Barça's goalscorers in 25/26

Ferrmín López and Marcus Rashford celebrating Barça's third goal

In the first half, Marcus also tried with a shot from mid-range that went high. Luckily, Barça secured the victory early with goals from Lamine and Ferran in the first 12 minutes.

Thus, the English international equals 'The Shark's' record with 6 goals, although the Spanish forward missed a match due to muscular problems (against Girona). Rashford, in addition, has 7 assists, making him the team's offensive leader with 12 direct involvements in goals.

After the match, Hansi Flick praised the contribution of the 27-year-old forward, who has responded to the coaching staff's confidence in him to fill in for Raphinha, who is expected back after the November break.

"Marcus is an incredible player. When you see the chances he had, he could have scored one or two more goals. I'm happy for him. He is a very important player for us," the Barça coach pointed out in the post-match press conference.

Rashford had also been the Barça MVP in the Champions League victory against Newcastle (1-2), a match where he scored the 2 'Culé' goals. In the League, the '14' has participated in 7 goals in the last 8 matchdays (2 goals, 5 assists).

Rashford's record in the Barça-Elche match

  1. Minutes played: 74
  2. Goals: 1
  3. Assists: 0
  4. Chances created: 1
  5. Shots on target: 1 of 6
  6. Passes completed: 16 of 23 (70%)
  7. Dribbles: 3 of 7 (43%)
  8. Duels won: 5 of 9 (60%)
  9. Balls recovered: 1
  10. Defensive actions: 1
  11. Fouls received: 1