Barcelona were in cruise control at 2-0 as Rashford came on, and it was Lamine Yamal who stole the late headlines, with a spectacular third in added time at the end of the game. The 18-year-old is amongst the favourites to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or later this year and Rashford has been blown away by the teenager so far.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Marcus Rashford Makes Lamine Yamal, Ronaldo Ballon d’Or Comparison. Marcus Rashford likened the prodigious impact of his new Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal to the legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo Nazário.

Marcus Rashford hails Barcelona star for his importance in Hansi Flick's system, names him most underrated player.

Marcus Rashford is adjusting to life in Spain after his loan move from Manchester United to Barcelona this summer, and he has opened up on the strange nickname given to him by his new team-mates