Marcus Rashford is relishing his first El Clasico against Real Madrid and says playing in that level of match is ‘why I came’ to Barcelona.

Rashford’s impressive form since his loan move to Barca continued on Tuesday as he scored twice in the 6-1 Champions League win over Olympiakos.

The 27-year-old has now scored five goals and made four assists since joining Barcelona on loan from Manchester United.

Rashford will get his first taste of El Clasico this weekend when Barcelona travel to the Bernabeu to face La Liga leaders Real Madrid.

Hansi Flick’s side visit Madrid knowing they will claim top spot from their arch-rivals if they manage to return to Barca with the three points.

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‘The match against Real Madrid is important and one of the reasons I came here,’ Rashford said after Barcelona thrashed Olympiakos. ‘I’m looking forward to it.’

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