MARCUS RASHFORD fumed on the referee after Manchester United’s thrilling 2-2 draw at Barcelona.
That’s after being denied a free-kick from a transparent foul by Jules Kounde.
The Crimson Devils performed out a Europa League epic on the Nou Camp on Thursday as either side netted twice.
Rashford, who lined up as a No9 after a tactical tweak, scored one aim and created the opposite in one other high efficiency.
His strike got here simply moments after Barcelona took an early second-half lead by Marcos Alonso.
And after Kounde later turned in Rashford’s ball for an own-goal to place United forward, Barca discovered a well timed leveller when Raphinha’s cross went in untouched.
However Rashford believes issues may have turned out in another way had a choice by referee Maurizio Mariani gone in his favour.
With United 2-1 up, the England star gave the impression to be bundled over by defender Kounde whereas charging in the direction of Barcelona’s aim.
Mariani was shut by the incident and capable of take a great look.
However he determined towards awarding Rashford the foul, which occurred on the sting of Barcelona’s field.
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It sparked an indignant response from boss Erik ten Hag, who obtained a yellow card for his troubles.
And talking afterward, Rashford revealed he was misplaced for phrases after Mariani’s determination.
That’s whereas additionally admitting United’s dramatic draw felt extra like a defeat on the evening.
Rashford stated: “It looks like a loss. I feel we did nicely to get again into the sport however we stayed calm and composed, and created probabilities after we may.
It's clear contact. It's 100 per cent a foul, even when it was exterior the field
Marcus Rashford
“We felt in charge of the end result after scoring two objectives in fast succession however we simply couldn’t maintain on.
“We have been looking for probabilities extra after half-time and I felt like we have been going for it a bit extra, particularly after going behind.
“[My goal?] It’s tough to seek out an angle to complete from there so I simply tried to get as clear a contact as I may and fortunately it went in.
“[Kounde’s foul?] It's a large second within the sport and within the second I didn't perceive why the assistant or referee thinks I’m happening there.
“I touched it previous him and I'm going by and he clips my leg. It's clear contact. It's 100 per cent a foul, even when it was exterior the field.”
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