Marcus Rashford is really into the classic

His performance as a ´9´ has been remarkable, although he could return to his usual position on the wing with the possible reappearance of Ferran Torres.

"The classic is a great match"

Rashford himself does not hide his excitement for such a significant encounter. "The classic is a great match and that´s why I came here, for this type of game. I can´t wait for it to arrive and I hope we win", he stated with conviction. He also expressed his satisfaction with his last match: "it could be my best performance with Barça", he commented after the victory against Olympiacos. The Englishman arrives in top form and with high morale to face one of the most demanding clashes on the calendar. In these types of duels, differential players make the difference, and Rashford is set to be one of them.

Flick, in awe of his talent

The azulgrana coach Hansi Flick is one of the great supporters of the English forward. Since his arrival, the coach has shown full confidence in him and has not hesitated to praise his attitude and performance. After the European victory, he made it clear again: "He is an important player and gives me what I expect from him. He is giving one hundred percent and it is fantastic to have him. He is playing in different positions, as he gains confidence and gets to know his teammates, he will get better", assured the German coach, convinced of the Englishman´s potential. Flick believes that Rashford is a decisive player and that his growth within the azulgrana system will be constant as he adapts even more to his teammates and the team´s style.

A pending account with Real Madrid

The record of Marcus Rashford against Real Madrid is not exactly positive. His only encounter to date dates back to August 8, 2017, when he played the second half of the UEFA Super Cup in place of Jesse Lingard with Manchester United. That night, the team led by Zinedine Zidane won 2-1 against José Mourinho´s side in Macedonia. That defeat left Rashford with a thorn in his side, a debt he now seeks to settle with the Barça shirt in a high-pressure scenario.

His striking, a lethal weapon

At FC Barcelona, they fully trust his ball striking. Although many believe that his 1.88 meters in height could be better utilized in headers, the truth is that his right foot is a true offensive resource. The Englishman has become the one in charge of taking direct free kicks and also corners from the left, generating constant danger. His shots have come close to scoring on more than one occasion: hitting the posts, balls going just inches wide... The culé fans have been waiting for someone to score from a direct free kick again, a deficiency the team has been dragging since Leo Messi´s departure. In the Clásico, Rashford can become that differential piece, both with his ability to decide in the area and with his excellent striking in set-piece situations. His confidence, his form, and his competitive hunger make him one of the great azulgrana hopes to conquer the Bernabéu.