Chelsea should fear Rashford far more than Yamal, his record against the Blues says it all | OneFootball

Chelsea welcome Barcelona to Stamford Bridge for a Champions League clash on Tuesday.

They are 12th in the league phase standings, level on points with the Blaugrana and eager to create some separation. However, it won’t be easy for Chelsea.

Pedri, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal are a handful.

However, Marcus Rashford is the player Chelsea must be extremely wary of. The Blues know him well from his time in England, where he has been a regular tormentor.

The on-loan Manchester United forward has bagged six goals and five assists in 21 appearances against the Club World Cup champions.

His final two goals against the Blues came in the 2019/20 League Cup campaign when he spearheaded United past Chelsea in the fourth round.

Rashford is also in the form of his life, having recorded six goals and nine assists in 16 appearances this season, bouncing back from a torrid 2024/25 campaign.

While the Blues find ways to control the other threats, they need to watch and contain Rashford constantly.

Malo Gusto, Reece James and Pedro Neto will have to find ways to keep him in check at Stamford Bridge, or he could be the underrated dangerman on the night.

Barcelona have star power and swagger, but Rashford’s direct running and precision could tilt the contest.

If the Blues can limit his influence, manage Yamal’s flair, and stay disciplined without Cole Palmer, they give themselves a puncher’s chance.

But lose focus for even a moment, and the on-loan forward may punish them again.