If the Spanish top flight were to start today, Hansi Flick would be unable to call upon Rashford’s services. As things stand, the Manchester United loanee is not registered as a Barcelona player, much like fellow summer recruit Joan García and Wojciech Szczęsny, who signed a new contract.

Rashford has agreed a loan move to Flick's side but the club's ongoing issues with registering players make it far from straightforward

Raphinha has welcomed the increased competition for places in Barcelona's attacking positions following the arrival of Marcus Rashford.