“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.
Marcus Rashford delivered a jaw-dropping display of skill during Wednesday night’s Europa League clash between Manchester United and FC Twente, producing a moment that has left fans in awe.
In the 32nd minute at Old Trafford, Rashford faced former Norwich City forward Ricky van Wolfswinkel in a one-on-one situation. In a brilliant move, the 26-year-old kept the ball in play and executed a perfectly-timed elastico, nutmegging Van Wolfswinkel before sending a pinpoint pass to Lisandro Martinez.
Though Martinez was unable to convert the chance, Rashford’s mesmerizing skill became the talk of the match. One fan said, “When Rashford’s in form, no defender stands a chance against him.” Another fan chimed in, “Ronaldinho would have loved that.”
Rashford has been showing flashes of his peak form lately, and his first-half performance against Twente was further proof. He completed four dribbles, created two opportunities, and won all of his individual battles—qualities that have been absent from his game in recent seasons.
Social media quickly buzzed with reactions to his performance. “Regardless of the outcome, Rashford has been the standout player,” one user wrote, while another commented, “That elastico from Rashford… he’s got his groove back.” A third fan pointed out, “Rashford has rediscovered his rhythm, and it’s all about confidence.”
Other fans echoed similar sentiments, with one saying, “A confident Rashford is a nightmare for defenders,” while another added, “In the first 20 minutes alone, Rashford completed 3/3 dribbles against Twente, more than his average per game last season.”
Just after Rashford’s stunning elastico brought the Old Trafford crowd to their feet, Christian Eriksen opened the scoring for Manchester United with a well-placed strike, capping off a dominant first-half display.
