Rashford Debuts for Barcelona in Victory Over Vissel Kobe

Marcus Rashford made his first appearance for Barcelona, playing 33 minutes in their 3-1 friendly win against Vissel Kobe.

The English forward joined the Spanish giants on a season-long loan from Manchester United, with a potential £30.3m permanent deal next summer.

Rashford entered the game at halftime, one of 11 substitutions made by Barca, showcasing a rotation-heavy approach to the friendly match.

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Despite the fanfare, Rashford’s cameo was short-lived as he was substituted again in the 78th minute for youngster Dro Fernandez.

The 17-year-old made an immediate impact, scoring Barcelona’s third goal late in the game to secure the win in Japan.

Earlier, defender Eric Garcia gave Barca the lead in the 33rd minute with a well-taken goal from a set piece,reports BBC SPORTS

However, Vissel Kobe responded just before halftime, as Taisei Miyashiro found the net to level the score at 1-1.

Swedish striker Roony Bardghji, a summer signing from Copenhagen, restored Barca’s lead before Dro Fernandez sealed the victory.

Interestingly, the match was nearly canceled earlier in the week due to “serious contractual breaches” by the event’s promoter.

Thankfully, those issues were resolved, allowing fans to witness Rashford’s long-anticipated debut in Blaugrana colors.