A number of Manchester United players extended their congratulations to Marcus Rashford following his victory in the Supercopa de Espana on January 14, 2024. Rashford, who is currently on loan at Barcelona, contributed to the team’s success as they defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in a tightly contested final held at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Rashford, aged 28, came on as a second-half substitute and played a key role in helping Barcelona secure their 16th Supercopa title. The England international had a chance to score late in the game but was unable to keep his shot on target. Despite this missed opportunity, the team celebrated a significant win, marking their fifth victory in six encounters against their fierce rivals, Real Madrid.
After the match, Rashford took to social media to express his pride in the achievement. He shared six images of the celebrations and captioned the post: “SUPER CUP CHAMPIONS [raised hands emoji and trophy emoji]. What a way to start the year!! [blue circle emoji and red circle emoji].” His teammates from Manchester United were quick to recognize his success, with Harry Maguire commenting, “Love it mate [clapping hands emoji].” United’s captain, Bruno Fernandes, also joined in, saying, “Congratulations my brother [red love heart emoji].”
The post garnered significant attention, accumulating over one million likes. Other players, including Tyrell Malacia, Wayne Rooney, Luke Shaw, Rasmus Hojlund, Diogo Dalot, Anthony Martial, and Andre Onana, also engaged with Rashford’s celebratory post.
Since joining Barcelona on loan, Rashford has been impressive on the pitch, scoring seven goals and providing 11 assists in 27 appearances. Nevertheless, his position in the starting lineup has fluctuated recently, as Raphinha has been favored on the left wing. Raphinha’s performance in the final, where he scored twice, further solidified his place in the team.
Following the match, Hansi Flick, the coach of Barcelona, expressed his pride in the team’s performance. He remarked, “It was an important final, against Real Madrid it’s always excellent. I’m proud, we played the way we wanted. I wasn’t in the dressing room, they’re celebrating now and I only saw them dancing. We played very well, keeping possession and controlling the game.”
Barcelona has a £26 million option to make Rashford’s loan permanent, although they are expected to negotiate a lower fee later in the season. This victory not only highlights Rashford’s growing stature in a new environment but also emphasizes Barcelona’s continuing dominance in Spanish football, particularly in high-stakes matches against their historic rivals.
