Barcelona have officially confirmed the inclusion of Marcus Rashford in their matchday squad for Saturday’s La Liga opener against Mallorca, following the completion of the registration process that allows him to feature in domestic competitions. The Manchester United loanee, whose arrival has generated significant excitement among fans and the club hierarchy alike, is set to make his debut for the Catalan side in the absence of injured striker Robert Lewandowski.
Rashford’s registration had been subject to final administrative clearance, but club sources confirmed that all necessary paperwork is expected to be processed before the kick-off, ensuring the forward is eligible to play. Barcelona had earlier successfully registered goalkeeper Joan Garcia on Friday, providing confidence to head coach Hansi Flick that Rashford will be ready to contribute to the team’s attacking options as they aim to start the season strongly.
Flick’s squad list for the opener highlights Rashford as one of four primary attacking options alongside promising talents Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Ferran Torres, underlining the forward’s expected importance to the Catalan attack during Lewandowski’s absence. The club’s ability to register Rashford was made possible by additional funds raised through the sale of a 50% sell-on clause for former player Francisco Trincao, demonstrating the strategic financial planning undertaken to complete the transfer window requirements.
In addition to Rashford and Garcia, Flick’s traveling squad includes four La Masia graduates – Jofre Torrents, Guillermo Fernandez, Dro, and Toni Fernandez – highlighting the club’s continued commitment to integrating youth players into the first-team setup. This blend of experienced internationals and homegrown talents aims to provide depth, versatility, and a competitive edge as Barcelona seek to challenge for domestic and European honours this season.
The announcement of Rashford’s registration and inclusion has been met with enthusiasm from supporters, who are eager to see how the England international adapts to La Liga and contributes to the Catalan side’s early season ambitions. With all formalities expected to be completed before Saturday, the stage is set for Rashford to make an immediate impact in Barcelona’s attacking line-up and potentially form a key partnership with the club’s existing forwards throughout the campaign.