Marcus Rashford’s resurgence at Barcelona is gathering pace, with the English forward recording five goals and five assists in 12 appearances since joining on loan from Manchester United in the summer of 2025.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has praised the 27-year-old’s adaptability and growing confidence, describing him as a “key creative force” in the team’s frontline. Rashford’s speed, work rate, and improved finishing have quickly made him a fan favorite at the Camp Nou.

Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated El Clásico clash against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu on October 26, Rashford revealed that facing Los Blancos was one of the main motivations behind his move to Spain.

“Playing in El Clásico is something every player dreams about,” Rashford said. “It’s one of the biggest matches in world football — and a major reason why I came to Barcelona.”

The Englishman’s form has added another layer of excitement to the upcoming showdown, with fans eager to see if he can make his mark in his first-ever El Clásico appearance.

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Arsenal delivered a statement performance in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night, thrashing Atletico Madrid 4–0 at the Emirates Stadium after a stunning second-half surge.

Following a goalless first half, the Gunners exploded with four goals in a 13-minute spell to secure their biggest European win of the season. Viktor Gyökeres struck twice, Gabriel Martinelli added one, and Declan Rice orchestrated the attack with assists for every goal.

Teenage midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly also impressed, providing the assist for Martinelli’s finish as Mikel Arteta’s side overwhelmed Diego Simeone’s men with pace and precision.

The victory extends Arsenal’s unbeaten home run in the Champions League group stage to nine matches and marks their seventh straight win over Spanish opposition in the competition — a remarkable show of European consistency.

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Chelsea Football Club is marking 100 days since their historic 3–0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup on July 13, 2025, at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

The memorable night saw Cole Palmer star with two goals and an assist, while João Pedro added a third, sealing Chelsea’s triumph and completing the club’s remarkable sweep of all major official European club trophies.

Fans Celebrate Online

To commemorate the milestone, Chelsea fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate the club’s global achievement, generating over 110,000 engagements. Supporters shared memories, match clips, and rivalry banter under trending hashtags such as #ClubWorldChampions and #Chelsea100DaysOn.

Many fans reflected on the club’s dominance under manager Enzo Maresca, while others highlighted Palmer’s evolution into one of Europe’s top attacking talents.

The victory not only etched Chelsea’s name in world football history but also secured their reign as Club World Champions until 2029, when FIFA’s next expanded edition is scheduled.

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Nottingham Forest have appointed Sean Dyche as their new head coach on a contract running until June 2027.

The 54-year-old Englishman, who began his playing career as a youth player at the club, returns to the City Ground to take charge following the dismissal of Ange Postecoglou, who lasted just 39 days in the role.

Dyche Returns Home

Dyche’s appointment comes after Forest’s unsuccessful attempts to secure former Italy boss Roberto Mancini and Marco Silva, who opted to remain at Fulham.

The club confirmed that Dyche officially arrived at the training ground on Monday, where he met the squad alongside his trusted assistants Ian Woan and Steve Stone — both former Forest players.

Immediate Challenge

The former Burnley and Everton manager faces an immediate challenge as he looks to steady a Forest side struggling near the Premier League relegation zone. His first task will be preparing the team for Thursday’s Europa League clash against FC Porto at the City Ground.

Dyche is known for his disciplined defensive setups and pragmatic style, which the club hopes will bring stability and improved performances after a turbulent start to the season.

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Tottenham Hotspur’s miserable home form in 2025 continued on Sunday as Aston Villa came from behind to claim a 2–1 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Emiliano Buendia struck a superb curling effort late on to seal all three points for Unai Emery’s side, who moved into the top half of the Premier League table with the win.

Spurs had made the perfect start when Rodrigo Bentancur pounced on a loose ball inside the box to fire home after just five minutes. But Villa hit back before the interval, with Morgan Rogers producing a composed finish to level the score.

Despite periods of pressure in the second half, Tottenham failed to regain control, and Buendia’s winner punished their defensive lapses.

The defeat leaves Spurs with only three home league wins in 2025, continuing a poor run that began under former manager Ange Postecoglou and has persisted under Thomas Frank.

Adding to their woes, captain Cristian Romero was withdrawn during the warm-up due to injury, disrupting the team’s defensive setup just before kick-off.

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