Security Intervenes as Marcus Rashford Wins MOTM Award in Thrilling Barcelona Win

Marcus Rashford's impressive performance for Barcelona against Newcastle was momentarily disrupted by pitch invaders, who were swiftly tackled by security staff.

By Chris Posiano

September 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM

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Marcus Rashford's Barcelona adventure continued its bright start as he scored a stunning double against Newcastle United in the Champions League. The England international's impressive display earned him the Man of the Match award, but the moment was briefly interrupted by two enthusiastic fans who invaded the pitch.

As Rashford was being awarded the MOTM gong, the pair made a dash onto the field, with one fan attempting to approach the player. However, security staff were quick to intervene, physically restraining the fan and escorting him away from the players. The swift action prevented any disruption to the post-match celebrations.

Rashford's goals were the highlight of the match, with his first-half header and second-half strike from outside the box leaving the Newcastle defense struggling to cope. The 27-year-old's performance was a welcome boost for Barcelona, and his confidence is expected to soar after a slow start to his loan spell.

"I’m full of excitement and I’m very motivated," Rashford told TNT Sports after the match. "It’s refreshing to play with these guys. I’m learning a lot, and it’s making me a better player."

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick praised Rashford's display, saying: "We always see this from Rashford in training, and we saw it today. I’m happy for him. He gives us more options to follow the match. It’s great to have him."

Rashford's impressive form has not gone unnoticed by his former club Manchester United, with some fans calling for manager Ruben Amorim to be sacked following his exclusion of the striker from the first team. The development has sparked a heated debate among United supporters, with many questioning Amorim's decision-making.

The win marked a significant victory for Barcelona, with Lamine Yamal missing the clash due to injury but reacting to Rashford's display with a fire emoji on social media. United captain Bruno Fernandes also praised Rashford's goal, sharing a video on social media with a trio of stunned emojis.