Marcus Rashford is set to meet his favourite foe once again at Stamford Bridge as Barcelona face Chelsea in a crucial Champions League clash.
The England international has always enjoyed playing against the Blues throughout his career, and he could prove to be the X-factor for Hansi Flick’s side on Tuesday night.
Rashford has recovered from the flu that briefly sidelined him and is available for selection, offering a major boost for Barcelona.
The forward has an impressive record against Chelsea, registering six goals and five assists in 21 meetings, making them the team he has punished most.
His return comes at the perfect time for Barça. The on-loan Manchester United star has been excellent in Europe this season, scoring four goals in four Champions League games, including a brace at Newcastle on the team’s previous trip to England.
Across all competitions, he has produced six goals and eight assists in 16 appearances.
Despite this form, Rashford may still start on the bench due to the fierce competition in Barcelona’s attack, with Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski also in strong form.
Both Barcelona and Chelsea enter the match level on seven points in their Champions League group, making this fixture pivotal in the race for a top-two finish and automatic qualification for the knockout stages.
Chelsea arrive with confidence after a 2-0 Premier League win over Burnley. However, they will be missing Cole Palmer due to a fractured toe, while Reece James is expected to return.
Barcelona will welcome back Rashford and Frenkie de Jong but remain without injured midfielders Pedri and Gavi.
