1 assist, 2 key passes, 100% dribbles completed: United loanee ignites side from bench in CL

Manchester United had one player in loan action on Wednesday evening. To find out where all of Manchester United’s players are in loan action this season, click here. Marcus Rashford The England international has been a positive contributor for FC Barcelona all season, contributing to 20 goals in all competitions. Rashford is said to be happy to continue at Barcelona in a permanent move in the summer, and there are numerous reports to suggest that the club feel the same way. Nonetheless, recent news also suggests that the Catalans may not be able to afford Manchester United’s asking price and that there have been talks between Manchester United and Rashford over a sensational return. Performance The England international scored his first goal in months in La Liga at the weekend in the side’s 1-2 defeat to Real Sociedad. Rashford started on the bench against Slavia Praha in the Champions League but did make a positive contribution in his 30 minutes on the field. He grabbed an assist just ten minutes after he came on, giving Barcelona their fourth goal in a 4-2 win for the visitors. Rashford jinked his way past the defender and put in a left-foot cross that was eventually turned in by Robert Lewandowski. He also had one shot on target that was saved by the Czech side’s keeper. Rashford was a real threat in attack, completing two key passes and succeeding in his only dribble attempt of the game. He also won both his ground duels and his only tackle as he helped fire his side from the bench. The 28-year-old will be disappointed not to start but will surely be happy with his contribution off the bench. Barcelona will next be in action at home to Real Oviedo on Sunday afternoon. Marcus Rashford stats vs Slavia Praha StatisticValue Goals0 Expected goals (xG)0.05 Assists1 Expected assists (xA)0.64 Total shots1 Expected goals on target (xGOT)0.09 Shots on target1 Shots blocked0 Touches22 Dribbles (successful)1 (1) Possession lost3 Big chances created1 Key passes2 Crosses (accurate)0 (0) Accurate passes15/18 (83%) Passes in opposition half (acc.)9/11 (82%) Passes in own half (acc.)6/7 (86%) Def. contributions1 Tackles (won)1 (1) Interceptions0 Clearances0 Blocked shots0 Recoveries1 Ground duels (won)2 (2) Dribbled past0 Source: Sofascore Featured image Alex Caparros 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.