“I am very happy that he is back. The skills was something else. This are the things he did last two seasons and scored 30+. After today’s match, I believe he will do very well this season”-Marcus Rashford pulled off the most satisfying skill of the season so far in Europa League clash against FC Twente.
During Wednesday night’s Europa League clash between Manchester United and FC Twente, Marcus Rashford delivered an impressive display of individual brilliance that has captivated fans and pundits alike.
At the 32-minute mark of the match at Old Trafford, Rashford found himself in a one-on-one situation with Ricky van Wolfswinkel, a former Norwich City forward. With quick thinking and remarkable finesse, the 26-year-old Manchester United forward pulled off a perfectly timed elastico, a slick move that allowed him to slide the ball right between Van Wolfswinkel’s legs. After outmaneuvering his opponent, Rashford continued with a pinpoint pass to his teammate Lisandro Martinez, who was well-positioned in the box. Unfortunately, Martinez wasn’t able to finish the chance, but the moment belonged to Rashford, whose jaw-dropping piece of skill left the crowd in awe.
The electrifying moment quickly became a talking point among fans. One supporter commented, “When Rashford is in this kind of form, there’s no defender who can keep up with him.” Another fan highlighted the artistry of the move, remarking, “Ronaldinho would have been proud of that elastico.” These reactions underscored just how much Rashford’s ability to entertain and mesmerize was on display throughout the match.
Rashford has been steadily rediscovering his best form recently, and his performance against Twente was a clear reflection of this resurgence. In just the first half, he completed four successful take-ons, created two scoring opportunities, and won every duel he engaged in. Such traits have been absent from his game in recent years, but now they seem to be returning with a vengeance. Social media buzzed with fans praising his contribution. One fan declared, “Regardless of the final score, Rashford is the true winner tonight.” Another stated with joy, “Rashford’s elastico shows he’s back to enjoying his football.”
Many fans and analysts have noted that Rashford’s return to form is largely driven by a renewed sense of confidence. “Confidence is everything for Rashford,” one supporter noted, “and when he’s feeling good, he’s a nightmare for defenders.” Another fan highlighted his early dominance, “Rashford has completed all three of his take-ons in the first 20 minutes—that’s more than he averaged per game last season.” Such observations highlight just how pivotal a confident mindset has been in his recent performances.
Not long after Rashford’s dazzling skill lit up the stadium, Manchester United’s Christian Eriksen added to the team’s commanding first-half performance with a well-placed goal from inside the penalty area. His strike secured the lead for United, but it was Rashford’s magic that truly stole the show in front of the Old Trafford faithful. His recent displays suggest that Rashford, once again, is becoming the attacking force that no defender wants to face.
