English forward, Marcus Rashford is loving life at Barcelona and has put up a stellar performance in today’s UEFA Champions League fixture against Olympiacos at Estadi Olímpic Lluis Companys. In their last three Champions fixtures, the 27 year old has scored or assisted with an average of 49min.
Match summary
The youngster was exceptional today after two stunning finishes from Lopez put the Catalans in front in the first period. Barcelona then increased their lead through an unstoppable kick off the left foot down the center of the post by Lamine Yamal from the spot, after Santiago Hazze was sent off with a second yellow just minutes after El Kaabi reduced the deficit for the visitors.
Rashford then got his name on the scoresheet with an amazing assist from Alejandro Balde in the 74th minute as he capitalized on Barca’s dominance and made a well-placed right-footed effort from the penalty area.
The hosts then piled up pressure on the now 10-man Olympiacos and found another goal through Lopez who got his third of the night in the 76th minute off an assist from substitute Bardghji.
Rashford then found another just 3 minutes later with a sensational shot from outside the penalty area into the lower left corner with Gerard Martin on the assist.
Rashford’s impact on the Barcelona squad has been very impressive with the youngster completing 17/20 passes on the night with 2/4 shots on target, 3 duels won, 3 crosses delivered, 1 key pass and 1 penalty won.
The Manchester United’s goals in this games raises his tally to 5 goals and 4 assists in 12 appearances for the Blaugrana.
Upcoming fixtures
After enjoying an amazing games tonight the Catalans will redirect their attention to the La Liga where they will travel to Estadio Santiago Bernabeu for their El Classico against Real Madrid on Sunday.
They will however make another Champions League appearance on November 5 when they take a trip to face Club Brugge.
