Barcelona 3-0 Manchester United: 5 Men who cost United the game

Are you not entertained? - Ashley Young was poor once again on the night
Are you not entertained? - Ashley Young was poor once again on the night

#3 Marcus Rashford

FC Barcelona v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final: Second Leg
FC Barcelona v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final: Second Leg

The Englishman could have given United a vital advantage as early as the first minute when he was put in on goal by Pogba. United started the game in a blistering pace, which caught Barcelona off guard.

Pogba worked the ball around well and placed it on a platter for Rashford, who broke the offside trap and had Ter Stegen at his mercy. But the United striker tried to be too clever, attempting to chip the ball where placement was required. It bounced off the upright and United missed a glorious opportunity.

However, it was not the only time that Rashford disappointed. The striker has recently been guilty of developing a selfish nature and it was evident in one counter-attack. United broke away in speed, and Rashford ran at the Barcelona defense, attacking quite a lot of attention.

Martial was through on the left and the pass would have been the correct choice. However, Rashford ignored the pass and tried another outrageous volley, which turned out to be a tame purr at Ter Stegen.

The Englishman had the chances to made a difference, but his immaturity and poor finishing cost United. Had he scored within the first 20 seconds, United would have found the perfect launch pad to go on a win the game.

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Edited by Sujith M