Marcus Rashford speaks out after playing just 33 minutes in Barcelona debut as club release statement

Marcus Rashford has spoken out for the first time after he was taken off just 33 minutes into his Barcelona debut.

After a highly public fallout with Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim shortly after the manager's arrival, it quickly became clear that a move away from Old Trafford was best for Rashford.

The England international joined Aston Villa in January on a short-term loan, but made it clear that he was hoping to go abroad ahead of next season, with Barcelona the ideal destination.

Luckily for Rashford, his dream move come to be, as Barcelona signed the winger on a season-long loan, with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the 2025/26 season.

However, things haven't gone perfectly for the Englishman so far, as he's finally spoken out after being subbed off 33 minutes after he came off the Barcelona bench to make his club debut.

Marcus Rashford made his Barcelona debut against Vissel Kobe on Sunday. Image: Getty

After initially being named on the bench for Barcelona's pre-season friendly against Japanese side Vissel Kobe, Rashford made his first appearance for his new club as he came on to the pitch to replace Raphinha in the 46th minute.

But this appearance was short lived, as he was later be taken off in the 78th minute, with Fernandez Sarmiento taking his place in the XI.

Despite only being given a short spell on the pitch, Rashford. had nothing but good things to say about his debut game, echoing manager Hansi Flick's comments about the game offering him a chance to return from a recent hamstring injury.

"I feel very good, a good performance, and it was truly wonderful to play in front of the fans, and it was also beneficial in terms of physical fitness,” Rashford said post-match.

"I'm looking forward to the upcoming matches. I know we managed to win the match today, but it’s very important to adapt to the team, get into the playing style, and deliver good football.

"I believe Hansi Flick can make me play good football. I play where the team needs me and try to score goals and create them from those positions."

Marcus Rashford played just 33 minutes in his Barcelona debut. (Image: Getty)

Barcelona release apology following pre-season friendly against Vissel Kobe

Although things went well for Barcelona on the pitch as they secured a 3-1 win, the same can't be said off it as fans tuning into the livestream of the match experience several issues.

Fans took to social media to complaing about the stream cutting out or showing poor quality, forcing Barcelona to release a statement to apologise for the situation and explain that the club had been 'attacked' during the game.

It read: "The club apologises for inconvenience caused during the broadcast of the game against Vissel Kobe.

"FC Barcelona's streaming platforms received an attack of large proportions from various pages attempting to capture the live feed of the preseason game against Vissel Kobe.

"As a result of this avalanche of requests, the system engaged the pertinent security mechanisms which then affected the broadcast on the website and the Culers App.

"Straightaway, the decision was taken to offer the game free on the Clubs' YouTube platform to guarantee the broadcast of the game. The club apologises for the inconvenience caused and will be contact with all those people affected."