Marcus Rashford Shines Bright as Barcelona’s Star Man in Champions League Win Over Olympiacos
A failure for Manchester United After dominating the Champions League once more and leading Barcelona to a crushing 6-1 victory over Olympiacos on Tuesday, Marcus Rashford has been praised as the team’s greatest player.
The Spanish champions resumed their winning ways in Europe thanks to a brace from Rashford, who was used as a No. 9 in the absence of Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski.
Barcelona appeared to be the more powerful team versus Olympiacos, the Greek champions, even though they were missing notable players like Lewandowski, Torres, and Raphinha from the starting lineup.
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Just minutes before halftime, Fermin Lopez gave Barcelona the lead and then added more goals to the total.
Lamine Yamal joined the celebration eight minutes after the hour, scoring the Blaugrana’s third goal from a penalty kick.
Following that, Rashford added two goals in short succession, and Lopez finished with his hat-trick as the Catalan team won 6-1.
Many Fans praised Rashford as “Barcelona’s best player”
Following Barcelona’s dominance, one Manchester United fan wrote on X:
“Marcus Rashford has been Barcelona’s best player since Raphinha got injured, ngl.”
The reaction sums up how chaotic the night felt for United supporters, with humour mixing into frustration.
In response to Darren’s comment, another United supporter wrote: “It is certain that Rashford will have a successful time in Barcelona. I hope they pay us well and sign him for good.
“It’s so lovely to see Marcus Rashford flourishing at Barcelona,” also wrote by a fan on X. Shine brightly, please.
“Rashford is without a doubt the best left winger in the world, there isn’t a better ball striker than him idc,” remarked another admirer with the handle.
Godson, a fan, praised Rashford’s struggle to return to the top of the game by writing: “From being an outcast to becoming the face of Barcelona.” Rashford never surrendered.
Rashford has already gained Flick’s faith after completing a loan move from boyhood club United during the summer transfer window and starting his journey with Barcelona in a wonderful manner.
He has found his game again and has gradually made a name for himself as a consistent starter under the German coach.
The forward has already earned a call-up to the England national team after recording five goals and an equal number of assists in 12 games across all competitions for the Catalan club.
The Barca manager had said: “Rashford is a good option as a No. 9, but he can also play as a No. 11.” Flick had previously claimed that he completely trusts Rashford to start at No. 9 ahead of the Olympiacos match.
He can play as a No. 9 or No. 11, and it’s terrific to have him on our team, that’s what we believed when we signed him. In the last few weeks, he has changed significantly.
He provides us with several advantages, and he can play as a No. 9 without a doubt.”
The 27-year-old’s versatility in the attacking third after Tuesday’s Champions League match is likely to have further solidified his spot in Flick’s starting lineup.
With this match I think is Barcelona really prepared for the El Clasico clash Against Hala
With back-to-back Champions League defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and a 4-1 La Liga thrashing at the hands of Sevilla, the Catalan team had a dismal start to October.
As their injury situation worsened, the defending champs appeared a little spooked and out of form.
The team is now back to their best, though, and the victory over Olympiacos will give Flick’s team a huge lift as they get ready to play Real Madrid in the season’s first El Clasico on Sunday.
In the inaugural El Clasico of his professional career, Rashford will likewise try to give it his all.
