It looks like Barcelona’s summer signing Marcus Rashford could be set for a huge opportunity in his first La Liga campaign.
According to Diario Sport, the English forward might start in Barcelona’s opening league game against RCD Mallorcathis weekend.
Omo, this could be hot! Imagine making your La Liga debut and already being trusted to lead the attack.
Impressive Gamper Trophy Debut
Rashford recently made his first start for Barcelona in Sunday’s Joan Gamper Trophy clash against Como. In that match, the Blaugrana ran riot with a 5-0 victory, and Rashford played a key role — even delivering a fine assist for Raphinha’s goal.
Reports say his pace, positioning, and link-up play impressed manager Xavi Hernandez, putting him in strong contention for a starting role when competitive action begins.
Injury Woes Create Opening
Barcelona’s attack has taken a hit ahead of the Mallorca clash. Star striker Robert Lewandowski is sidelined, while Ferran Torres is reportedly battling fatigue.
As per Sport’s latest update:
“Rashford will act as Barcelona’s starting centre-forward against Mallorca if Ferran Torres is not declared fully fit.”
Translation? If Torres doesn’t recover in time, Rashford could be the man to lead the line in Barca’s season opener.
Big Chance for Rashford
This is not just a start — it’s a statement opportunity for Rashford. A strong performance could cement his place in Xavi’s first-choice plans, especially with the club navigating a busy schedule.
Barcelona fans will no doubt be eager to see if their new No. 10 (figuratively speaking) can deliver in a competitive fixture, especially under the pressure of replacing Lewandowski in the lineup.
