A favorable verdict this week from La Liga’s medical commission on Marc-André ter Stegen, allowing Barça to offload his salary during what is confirmed to be a long-term injury, means that new goalkeeper Joan García can be registered. But the club wants Rashford available for Saturday too.

Marcus Rashford made his competitive debut for Barcelona on Saturday as the Spanish champions began their La Liga title defence with a 3-0 win over Mallorca.

Marcus Rashford debuted for Barcelona in Mallorca on Saturday night as a second-half substitute as the Catalan club started their LaLiga title defence with a win

There are expressions or half-smiles that sometimes say more than words.  For Hansi Flick, every time the topic of Barcelona’s player registrations came up

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has broken his silence on the tension surrounding his number one goalkeeper despite long Marc-Andre ter Stegen saga.

On the surface, Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Mallorca to begin the La Liga campaign could be viewed through an encouraging lens, but FCB manager Hansi Flick sees the club’s win in a different light.

Papers are in a mess after the departure of Inigo MartinezGetty Images Although Hansi Flick had no intention of letting veteran central defender Iñigo Martinez leave, who had moved to Al-Nassr with