Marcus Rashford was Barcelona’s lone bright spot in a bruising 4-1 defeat to Sevilla on Sunday night, with the Spanish press offering mixed reviews of the English forward’s display.
The 27-year-old, currently on loan from Manchester United, netted his third goal of the season — a well-taken volley in first-half stoppage time — but it wasn’t enough to prevent Hansi Flick’s side from suffering their first league loss of the campaign. The defeat saw Barça surrender top spot in La Liga, slipping two points behind rivals Real Madrid.
Marcus Rashford’s strike briefly gave Barcelona hope after goals from Alexis Sánchez (penalty) and Isaac Romero had put Sevilla firmly in control. However, any chance of a comeback evaporated after the break, as the hosts added two more goals to complete a commanding win.
While Rashford’s goal extended his strong start in Spain — three goals and five assists across all competitions — the reaction from the Spanish press was divided.
Diario AS focused on Marcus Rashford’s ongoing struggles at Sevilla’s Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium, calling his record there “truly disastrous.” The outlet noted that Sunday’s defeat marked his third consecutive loss at the ground, dating back to his Manchester United days, when he also fell to Sevilla in both the Europa League semi-final in 2020 and the quarter-final in 2023.
In contrast, Mundo Deportivo offered high praise for Marcus Rashford, calling his finish “beautifully crafted” and hailing him as “one of the most incisive players in attack.” The publication highlighted his growing confidence and ability to adapt to Flick’s tactical system, noting that “beyond the numbers, the Englishman continues to rise individually despite the team’s recent setbacks.”
El Des Marque also found positives in the defeat, describing Rashford’s goal as “brilliant” and labeling him “a differential player who never fails when given the chance.” The outlet gave him a 5/10 rating, emphasizing his attacking threat even as others — notably Robert Lewandowski, who missed a penalty — struggled to make an impact.
Rashford’s performances have given Barcelona hope despite consecutive losses to PSG and Sevilla; his self-assurance, adaptability, and consistency may still be crucial as Flick attempts to stabilize the team’s play and rekindle their title challenge.
