This hasn't happened since Messi. Rashford makes El Clásico history

Barcelona wasted no time getting on the scoreboard in the 35th round of La Liga against Real Madrid. By the 9th minute, Marcus Rashford fired home a stunning free kick to put the hosts ahead — 1:0.

This goal was one for the history books: Rashford is the first Barcelona player to score directly from a free kick in El Clásico since Lionel Messi, who last accomplished the feat on October 7, 2012, against Iker Casillas.

Before Rashford, the list of direct free kick scorers in El Clásico included legends like Ronaldinho, Roberto Carlos, Raúl, Toni Kroos, Rodrygo, and Kylian Mbappé. Now, the English Barcelona forward joins this prestigious group.

• See also: Millwall vs Hull City: prediction, H2H and probable lineups — 11.05.2026

It's worth noting that at halftime, Barcelona leads 2:0. After Rashford, Ferran Torres found the net with a precise finish.