The Englishman was more inclined to hug the touchline compared to the Brazilian, who often slid inside and helped Barça form a box midfield to overwhelm Vissel Kobe centrally. Rashford also moved infield but rarely had the chance to receive possession on the back foot and drive at the Vissel defense.

Attackers Bardghji and Rashford have of course both put pen to paper on terms at the Camp Nou this summer.

Despite his limited time on the pitch, Rashford made a noticeable impact—his involvement in the buildup play indirectly contributed to Barcelona’s third goal, as his movement created space for Robert...