Marcus Rashford issues new reminder to Ruben Amorim but Man Utd flop has last laugh

Marcus Rashford has been in scintillating form since joining Barcelona on loan from Manchester United and the England international was on target against Sevilla on Sunday

Marcus Rashford maintained his brilliant form at Barcelona as he struck a sensational volley against Sevilla, though his side were still heavily beaten. The England ace marked his latest Thomas Tuchel call-up by finding the net once again for the Catalan club.

Pedri provided the ideal cross after Barca had pressed their rivals high up the field, with Rashford timing his run from the left flank perfectly before smashing it beyond Odysseas Vlachodimos – on loan from Newcastle United – with his left foot.

The strike represented the seventh straight fixture in which Rashford has registered a goal contribution, taking his tally to three goals and five assists in 10 outings since his loan switch from Manchester United. Rashford boasts more contributions than United trio Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Sesko put together.

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The 27-year-old’s heroics on Sunday proved futile, though, as Barcelona slumped to a 4-1 hammering. Ex-United forward Alexis Sanchez broke the deadlock from the penalty spot before Isaac Romero extended the hosts’ advantage.

Rashford’s superb effort then arrived in first-half stoppage time. However, late strikes from Jose Angel Carmona and Akor Adams secured a major shock as Sevilla snatched all three points.

For the first time this season, it was United and Amorim that enjoyed a positive weekend while Rashford did not. Goals from Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko saw United pick up all three points against Sunderland at Old Trafford.

Despite a disappointing start, with pressure on Ruben Amorim, United head into the break in tenth after winning for the third consecutive time on home soil. Barcelona meanwhile, had not lost this season prior to their 2-1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain earlier this week with Sevilla compounding their misery on Sunday.

On their latest defeat, Hansi Flick said: “The first half was not good for us, they played one against one and very aggressive.

“We had no solutions, that’s not a good thing. But in the second half I really appreciate the team’s reaction.

“I don’t want to talk about the two goals, we don’t want excuses. We have to focus on the first half, but the most important thing is the reaction. This defeat is important and after the break we will fight for all the titles. That’s what we want, we are a good team.”

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