20% crosses complete, 1 hit woodwork: United loanee endures frustrating night on huge European stage

Manchester United had two players in loan action over Tuesday and Wednesday. To find out where all of Manchester United’s loanees are plying their trade, click here. Marcus Rashford The Manchester United forward has been given a great opportunity to stake a claim in the first team with the injury to Raphinha. He took full advantage at the weekend when he scored a great solo goal against Atletico Madrid. Nonetheless, it has been reported that his permanent move to the club could be in jeopardy as FC Barcelona seek out cheaper options. Rashford played 73 minutes of Barcelona’s 0-2 home defeat to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. He thought he had given his side a route back into the game, but his goal was ruled offside after he tapped in from a Lamine Yamal cross. Rashford had one key pass in the match and made one of his five cross attempts. He had seven shots on goal, with four hitting the target. The United winger also hit the woodwork in what turned out to be a frustrating evening for the 28-year-old. Rashford did complete all three of his dribble attempts and was proactive in his defensive duties, winning four out of five duels. Barcelona will return to action on Saturday evening against Espanyol in the Catalan derby. Gabriele Biancheri Biancheri played the final 27 minutes of Rotherham United’s 0-1 loss to Port Vale on Tuesday night. He did not manage any shots on target during the match and lost possession three times. The young Welsh forward did manage one key pass, and he created a big chance in the match for his side. He was ineffective in his duels, though, winning just one from seven. Biancheri might get the chance to play again when Rotherham face Barnsley on Saturday afternoon. Marcus Rashford stats vs Atletico Madrid StatValue Goals0 Expected goals (xG)0.52 Assists0 Expected assists (xA)0.17 Key passes1 Crosses (accurate)5 (1) Accurate passes15/21 (71%) Passes in opposition half (acc.)12/17 (71%) Passes in own half (acc.)3/4 (75%) Total shots7 Expected goals on target (xGOT)0.45 Shots on target4 Hit woodwork1 Shots blocked1 Big chances missed1 Touches43 Unsuccessful touches2 Dribbles (successful)3 (3) Possession lost13 Total carrying distance110.8 m Carries12 Progressive carries3 Total progression44.3 m Progressive carrying distance40.3 m Longest progressive carry17.1 m Def. contributions1 Tackles (won)0 (0) Interceptions1 Clearances0 Blocked shots0 Recoveries1 Ground duels (won)4 (3) Aerial duels (won)1 (1) Dribbled past- Feature image Juan Manuel Serrano Arce via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.