The home debut of MARCUS RASHFORD for Barcelona has been moved to a venue with a notably small capacity.
Rashford and the La Liga squad are set to take on former Barca player Cesc Fabregas’ Como this Sunday evening in a Joan Gamper Trophy match.
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Originally, Barca intended to host the match at the newly renovated Camp Nou but encountered disappointment from the city council last month.
The Estadi Lluis Companys, where Barca played their home games last season, seemed to be the logical choice for the event.
However, the stadium is booked due to prior commitments for various concerts.
This has resulted in the 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff Stadium, home to Barcelona Femeni, taking the spotlight.
Tickets for the match were made available on Monday, with prices that raised eyebrows.
The lowest ticket price will be an astounding £120 (€138), while the top-tier ticket will cost fans £172 (€198).
This upcoming game against Como will mark Hansi Flick’s inaugural match as head coach after taking over from club legend Xavi.
Barca fans will get to not only see their new manager in action but also catch a glimpse of Rashford, who is on loan from Manchester United, live.
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Rashford, 27, joined the Catalan club last month on a full-season loan for 2025/26.
He made his debut for Barca in a friendly against Vissel Kobe late last month, though his performance was not particularly stellar.
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However, he did score during the 65th minute of Barcelona’s 5-0 victory over Daegu FC this past Monday.
The arrival of Rashford represents a significant move for Barca, although they are currently facing challenges in registering the striker for their upcoming La Liga match against Villarreal later this month.
This is due to the club’s struggles with adhering to La Liga’s salary regulations, a situation that previously hindered Dani Olmo’s debut last year.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his registration, Rashford remains undeterred.
He stated: “It’s something for the club to manage. I have faith they will resolve it.
“I’m just focused on training and preparing for the season’s start.”
