"There for your redemption", "We saved his life" - Fans hail Barcelona star as he shines in 3-1 win against Elche

Barcelona fans online showered praise on Marcus Rashford after his performance in their 3-1 win over Elche in LaLiga on November 2. Rashford was one of the best players on the pitch, also making it to the scoresheet.

Barcelona delivered a solid performance, with Lamine Yamal (9'), Ferran Torres (11') and Marcus Rashford (61') making it to the scoresheet. Elche's Rafa Mir scored their only goal of the night (42'). In 74 minutes of gameplay, Marcus Rashford scored once and delivered a key pass, while maintaining a 70% passing accuracy. He was also named Man of the Match for his performance.

Fans were left impressed by Rashford's performance, with many considering it a part of his redemption. The Englishman is on loan at Barcelona, amid reports of the Catalans planning to buy him permanently at the end of this season. One X user praised Rashford's showing and wrote:

"Marcus Rashford MVP! I'm there for your redemption 😝💙❤️"

Barcelona fans agreed and shared their takes:

Fans continued to share their thoughts on Marcus Rashford's performance:

Marcus Rashford has maintained an impressive form this season, recording five goals and seven assists in 13 outings across competitions for Barcelona. He has been a regular starter since Raphinha has been unavailable due to injury. It remains to be seen if the Englishman can continue with his stellar performances throughout the season.

Marcus Rashford opens up after starring in Barcelona's 3-1 win over Elche in LaLiga

In the post-match press conference (h/t Barca Universal), Marcus Rashford shared his thoughts after scoring the final goal for his side. The Englishman addressed the multiple injuries at the club and said:

"It's true that we have numerous injuries, but this is football, and the same 11 players won't win every match. We must continue to play as one team, and show fighting spirit and unity."

Speaking about his form, Rashford added:

"In my opinion, if I do the right things on the pitch and with the team, I'll always be able to score and create goals. My focus is on connecting with my teammates and feeling in sync with them, and that's exactly how I feel now."

With three points secured, Barca are currently second in LaLiga with 25 points off 11 games. The Catalans are five points clear of first-placed Real Madrid. They will be desperate to win their remaining games to give their archrivals competition for the league title once again.

Edited by Pratyasha Sarkar