Despite his arrival being seen as an attractive signing, Rashford's participation against Mallorca is in doubt due to Barcelona's financial regulation problems with La Liga. The Catalan club has yet to register Rashford or Joan Garcia, who are viewed as essential for the first team this upcoming season.

Rashford admits pre-season has been “tough” and that life at Barcelona is more intense and “complicated” than the Red Devils. “It’s a new experience for me and I’m enjoying it. It’s very intense, different from English football.

Barcelona are racing against time to secure the registrations of new signings Marcus Rashford and Joan Garcia ahead of their La Liga opener against Mallorca this Saturday.

Real Madrid issued a statement on Tuesday opposing La Liga's plans to move Barcelona's match at Villarreal to the U.S. in December, arguing the decision would compromise the competitive integrity of Spain's top flight.

Veterans and tyros If the script goes to plan, Spain’s La Liga season will open with a fairy tale. It goes by the name of Santi Cazorla. He is 40 years old, his right ankle has endured so much wear and tear it often feels twice that age.

La Liga and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have already approved a match between Villarreal and Barcelona to take place in Miami, and are seeking clearance from UEFA and FIFA.