#marcus-rashford

#marcus-rashford

Recovery as thoughts turn to the Clásico - FC Barcelona The focus is now fully on the LaLiga Clásico this coming Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (kickoff 4.15pm CET). After the great win against Olympiacos at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, FC Barcelona were in for a gentler session than normal at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. Pau Cubarsí: 'We need a winning mindset' - FC Barcelona Pau Cubarsí may be only 18, but he's already something of a Clásico veteran - and a winning one at that.

"I think the environment hasn't been right but that is down to yourself. "If you are not playing well or you get left out of the team then I think it is easier to blame the environment and whether that is right or wrong. I think that comes from how you apply yourself. "In games we have seen with him where we know he can do more, we know he can run more - that is nothing to do with an environment."

It must be noted that after unsuccessful pursuits of Luis Diaz and Nico Williams, Barcelona signed Rashford on a season-long loan last summer. The 27-year-old arrived eager to revive his career in Spain and has since impressed under Hansi Flick. His adaptation to the coach's style has been smoother than expected. His pace, off-the-ball movement, and link-up play have added much-needed variety to Barça's attack. So far, he has produced three goals and five assists, showcasing flashes of the dynamic player he once was

Marcus Rashford scored his first two competitive goals for Barcelona as Hansi Flick's team opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win at Newcastle United. The Blaugrana were without teenage sensation Lamine Yamal for their trip to St James' Park, but Manchester United loanee Rashford made his mark after being selected to start alongside Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha. After Newcastle missed a pair of great first-half chances, Rashford planted a header into the bottom-left corner just before the hour mark,