Marcus Rashford is earning a place in Hansi Flick's team. The English striker was a protagonist in the thrashing of Fútbol Club Barcelona against Valencia (6-0) thanks to a play of pure class that ended in the 2-0 signed by Raphinha.

The '14' of Barça, newly arrived from Manchester United on loan, invented an impossible cross from the left wing that sowed confusion in the visiting defense. Neither Copete nor goalkeeper Agirrezabala managed to clear, which allowed Raphinha, attentive to the error, to push the ball into the back of the net.

Rashford signed an action with a crack seal

The play was born on the left, where Rashford received the ball and, with great vision, put together a poisoned low cross with his right leg. The shipment, with effect towards the second post, generated doubts in Copete, who feared scoring in his own goal, and in Agirrezabala, who did not react when waiting for the central defender's clearance.

That uncertainty in the Valencia players was taken advantage of by Raphinha, who launched himself to score the second goal of the night.

Rashford, an immediate impact signing

The Englishman is one of the three Barça reinforcements for this season, along with Joan García and Roony Bardghji. He arrived on loan until June 30, 2026, with a non-mandatory purchase option of 30 million euros, and in just four official matches he is already beginning to leave samples of his quality.

So far he has played the four official matches of the course: he debuted as a substitute in the victory against Mallorca, he also came off the bench in the draw against Rayo Vallecano and was a starter in the matches against Valencia and Levante. His adaptation seems immediate, offering mobility, overflow and that point of unpredictability so necessary in the blaugrana attack.

Connection with Raphinha and new offensive variants

The partnership between Rashford and Raphinha is beginning to bear fruit. Both attackers complement each other naturally: the Englishman takes advantage of his power and arrival from the left, while the Brazilian is lethal in the area with his runs and finishing.

This connection opens up new offensive possibilities for Hansi Flick, who seeks to provide the team with more alternatives in the final meters.

The added value of Rashford

Beyond the assist, the former Manchester United player was very active throughout the match, offering support, facing rivals and generating spaces with his movements. His ability to attract defenders allows him to free up teammates such as Lewandowski or Raphinha, making him a top-level strategic resource.

A Barça 2025/26 in full growth

The thrashing against Valencia confirms the good dynamics of a Barça that seeks to consolidate itself at the top of LaLiga. The azulgranas have added convincing performances in this start of the course, with players like Rashford contributing freshness and quality to a project in full construction.

The calendar is tight and Barça faces key weeks both in the domestic championship and in the Champions League. With footballers like Rashford plugged in and determined to make a difference, the team gains resources to fight for all the titles.

The culé fans are already enjoying the first brushstrokes of talent from the English attacker, whose "delicatessen" for Raphinha will remain as one of the most outstanding plays of this start to the season. An action that reflects the potential of a player called to be a protagonist in the coming months.

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