Barcelona forward Marcus Rashford is gearing up for his first-ever El Cl\u00e1sico this weekend, and the Englishman could not hide his excitement ahead of the blockbuster clash against Real Madrid. After scoring a brace in Bar\u00e7a\u2019s recent victory, Rashford spoke passionately about what the occasion means to him.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a big match, a massive one\u2026 but let me say, that\u2019s why I came here to Bar\u00e7a! I\u2019m here to make an impact in these kinds of games,\u201d Rashford said with a confident smile. The 27-year-old joined Barcelona during the summer on a loan deal, and his arrival has already added a fresh spark to the Catalan attack.<\/p>\n
Rashford\u2019s pace, directness, and eye for goal have quickly made him a fan favourite at the Olympic Stadium. With four goals in his last three appearances, he enters the El Cl\u00e1sico in fine form, something Barcelona fans will be counting on as they prepare to face their fiercest rivals.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m really looking forward to playing it, and I hope we win of course\u2026 I\u2019ll do my absolute best for it,\u201d he added, showing both humility and determination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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