Marcus Rashford suffers injury ahead of Barcelona crucial clash

Barcelona have officially announced that Marcus Rashford will be unavailable for the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final clash against Atlético Madrid after sustaining a knee injury.

The England international picked up a knock to his left knee during Barcelona’s recent victory over Mallorca, after which he experienced noticeable discomfort. As a result, Rashford has been ruled out of Thursday’s crucial encounter with Atlético Madrid as a precautionary measure.

The club confirmed the development in an official statement published on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, on their website.

The statement read:

“First team player Marcus Rashford is experiencing discomfort in his left knee resulting from a blow received during the match against Mallorca. As a precaution, he will not be available for tomorrow’s match against Atlético de Madrid.”

Rashford’s absence comes as a setback for Barcelona, who are already dealing with another injury concern. Raphinha is also expected to miss the high-stakes tie, having yet to return to full training after being diagnosed with a muscular overload. The Brazilian winger has been sidelined for Barcelona’s last two matches and continues to experience discomfort.

With key attacking options unavailable, Barcelona will need to reshuffle their lineup as they prepare to face Atlético Madrid on Thursday. The Catalan giants then return to action on Monday, February 20, 2026, when they travel to Girona for a La Liga fixture.

Barcelona fans will be hoping for a swift recovery for both Rashford and Raphinha as the club navigates a demanding run of important matches.