Barcelona defeat Daegu with Rashford scoring the first goal

Gavi shines with brace as Rashford awaits La Liga approval amid ongoing squad clear-out

Barcelona continued their impressive pre-season form with a dominant 5-0 victory over Daegu FC, highlighted by Marcus Rashford’s first goal for the club. Despite his debut strike, the English forward remains unregistered in La Liga, as the club must offload players to meet financial and regulatory requirements.

Gavi Leads the Way in Five-Star Performance

Midfielder Gavi was the star of the night, scoring twice and sending a strong message to rivals Real Madrid. The other goals came from Robert Lewandowski, Toti Fernández, and Rashford, sealing a resounding win for Hansi Flick’s side.

Barcelona have now scored 15 goals in just three friendly matches this pre-season, maintaining the attacking firepower that defined last season. However, not everyone is convinced—goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny has publicly criticized Flick’s tactical approach, despite the strong results.

Rashford’s Registration Awaits Squad Reductions

Behind the scenes, the club’s top brass, Joan Laporta and Deco, are working to facilitate the necessary departures to finalize registrations for La Liga. Rashford, along with new signing Joan García, must wait until enough salary space is cleared.

Pau Víctor has already left the club, and next on the list is Andreas Christensen, who is reportedly a target for Al-Nassr. Midfielder Marc Casadò is also up for sale, with Manchester United emerging as a primary contender.

The English club is preparing a potential bid exceeding €50 million, as Barcelona look to generate funds and create room within their wage structure.

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What’s Next for Barça

Barcelona will next face Como FC in the traditional Joan Gamper Trophy. Their official La Liga campaign begins with an away match against RCD Mallorca, as they aim to defend their league title under new manager Hansi Flick.