Manchester United and Barcelona are in dispute over Marcus Rashford’s value. On the pitch his role is in decline.
Marcus Rashford was an unused substitute in Barcelona’s 3-0 home win over Levante. He has not played 90 minutes since December.
Let’s take a look at the figures relating to Marcus Rashford’s playing time…
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Marcus Rashford’s declining minutes
Marcus Rashford has created positive headlines this season on loan at Barcelona for his impressive productivity.
He has scored four goals in 22 La Liga appearances, also providing six assists. In the Champions League Rashford has five goals and three assists in eight games.
It is a record to be proud of for the Manchester United loanee, but the real problem is that he is not playing enough.
This season Rashford has been selected for only 38.6 per cent of Barcelona’s total minutes that he has been available for.
| Category | Total Team Minutes | Minutes Played | Usage % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available for Selection | 3,240 | 1,250 | 38.6% |
| Sidelined (Injury/Fitness) | 180 | 0 | 0% |
| Full Season (All Comps) | 3,420 | 1,250 | 36.5% |
Worryingly for Marcus Rashford, his minutes have seen a decline since January 1. He has been selected for only 33.5 per cent of the time he has been available.
| Category | Total Match Minutes | Minutes Played | Usage % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available for Selection | 990 | 332 | 33.5% |
| Sidelined (Injury/Illness) | 180 | 0 | 0% |
| Season To Date (2026) | 1,170 | 332 | 28.4% |
Last season was a disjointed one for Rashford. He played under three different managers at Manchester United, before going on loan to Aston Villa.
So instead we are comparing Rashford’s usage for Barcelona to his last full season for Manchester United, under Erik ten Hag in 2023/24.
Rashford was a regular starter, playing in 65.3 per cent of United’s games that season, compared to only 36.5 per cent for Barcelona this season.
This displays how Rashford’s role has radically changed from being a regular starter to being an impact player from the bench.
| Season (Club) | Total Team Minutes | Minutes Played | Usage % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 (Man Utd) | 4,680* | 3,057 | 65.3% |
| 2025/26 (Barcelona) | 3,420 | 1,250 | 36.5% |
*Includes all 52 competitive matches played by United in 23/24 (PL, UCL, FA Cup, EFL Cup).
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The England situation
Marcus Rashford was recalled to the England squad by new manager Thomas Tuchel last year. He has made four out of the last five squads.
It is probable that Rashford will make the next squad in March, but there are no guarantees.
Rashford’s minutes at Barcelona are trending in the wrong direction, and he needs to get back on track to secure his spot for the World Cup.
In October 2025, Rashford played 90 minutes for three consecutive games in a row for Barcelona. He does not have a single 90 to his name in 2026.
A strong final few weeks of the season are essential for Rashford, to ensure his redemption story in Spain reaches a successful conclusion, instead of trailing off with a whimper.
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