Marcus Rashford torn apart by Spanish media and told he 'can't continue' after Barcelona slump

Marcus Rashford torn apart by Spanish media and told he 'can't continue' after Barcelona slumpMarcus Rashford was a second half substitute as Barcelona crashed out of the Champions League to Atletico Madrid, with the England forward's performance coming under fire from the Spanish mediaCommentsSportHarry Brent Senior Sports Writer09:59, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMarcus Rashford has been torn apart by the Spanish press(Image: Getty Images)Barcelona were dumped out of the Champions League following a narrow aggregate defeat to Atletico Madrid, shattering Marcus Rashford's hopes of lifting the trophy in Europe's premier club competition.‌Hansi Flick's team secured a 2-1 victory on the night, yet their 2-0 defeat in the first leg meant Atletico progressed 3-2 overall, reaching their first Champions League semi-final since 2017. Rashford was brought on as a sub during the second half as Barcelona searched for a winning goal but he struggled to make an impact.‌After the game, Spanish media heavily criticised the England forward's display, with SPORT labelling him "inoperative" and raising doubts about his "character" in key moments.‌"When Rashford came on, he didn't contribute anything special," they wrote. "He lacks the character to be decisive in crucial moments."FOLLOW OUR BARCELONA FB PAGE! Latest news and more from Camp Nou on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Barcelona ace piles pressure on Arsenal in bitter exchange after Champions League agonyREAD MORE: Marcus Rashford transfer twist as Liverpool set to be beaten to summer dealMundo Deportivo shared a similar view, claiming he "failed to improve Barcelona in the final third," while Football Espana noted that he "looked off the pace," giving him a modest 5.5/10 score - lower than many of his team-mates.‌AS were even more critical, not only condemning Rashford's underwhelming performance but also casting d...