‌Elanga came through United's academy and actually replaced Rashford when he made his senior debut under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. ‌Both Rashford and Elanga started when Barcelona beat Newcastle in the opening gameweek of this season's Champions League, with the former scoring twice in a 2-1 win. While the Manchester United reunion offers an intriguing sub-plot, the match in Catalunya will also offer Rashford an opportunity to show how he's developed as a player since heading abroad. I've always been a huge admirer of Barcelona, every player my age has watched them play, it's amazing football." "For sure, everybody dreams of winning the Champions League.

Source: Daily Mirror March 18, 2026 10:44 UTC