Rashford Destroys FC Twente Player With ‘Filthy’ Nutmeg in Europa League

Rashford Destroys FC Twente Player With ‘Filthy’ Nutmeg in Europa League

  • Marcus Rashford was at his very best for Manchester United in their Europa League match against FC Twente at Old Trafford
  • The England international left fans and opponents alike in awe as he pulled off a spectacular dribble in the game
  • He was probably the best player on the pitch in the first 45 minutes, creating 2 chances and completing 4/4 successful dribbles

Marcus Rashford showcased a brilliant piece of skill during Wednesday night's Europa League match between Manchester United and FC Twente.

In the 32nd minute at Old Trafford, Rashford faced off one-on-one with former Norwich striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel.

Rashford Destroys FC Twente Player With ‘Filthy’ Nutmeg in Europa League
Marcus Rashford left FC Twente player mesmerised with a stunning piece of skill in the UEFA Europa League. Photo: Robbie Jay Barratt.
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After keeping the ball in play, the 26-year-old forward pulled off a flawless elastico through Van Wolfswinkel's legs, followed by a precise pass to Lisandro Martinez.

Although Martinez couldn't find the target, it didn't diminish the brilliance of Rashford's skill.

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Rashford delivered an electrifying performance that will surely make Erik ten Hag reconsider leaving him out in the future.

In his 79 minutes on the pitch at Old Trafford, Rashford recorded 49 touches and completed 25 of 33 attempted passes, achieving a pass accuracy of 76%. Notably, two of those passes were key contributions.

United held by FC Twente

Manchester United was frustrated after a 1-1 draw against FC Twente in their 2024/25 Europa League opener.

According to the BBC, Christian Eriksen opened the scoring with a brilliant finish 10 minutes before halftime.

However, United's defensive lapse allowed Sam Lammers to equalise for the Dutch side, disappointing Old Trafford.

Despite pushing for a late winner, the Red Devils could not break through and had to settle for a frustrating draw.

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Ten Hag addresses conspiracy on Rashford

Earlier, Briefly News reported that Erik ten Hag addressed Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp's comments, where Redknapp hinted that Rashford might have done something to warrant starting on the bench against Crystal Palace.

Despite scoring a brace in Manchester United’s midweek win over Barnsley, the England international was left on the bench in their 0-0 draw with the Seagulls.

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