German coach Hans Flick surprised Barcelona fans with the decision to exclude English star Marcus Rashford from the starting lineup, opting instead to place him on the bench for the match against Getafe, part of the fifth round of La Liga.

Expectations had pointed to Rashford starting, especially after his impressive performance against Newcastle in the Champions League, where he scored two goals.

However, according to Basil Tabal, a correspondent for beIN Sports, the reason behind this decision was Rashford's late arrival to the team's warm-up session before the match, something Flick did not take lightly.

The German coach is known for his strict discipline regarding attendance times, whether for training or preparatory activities before matches, which was reflected in his sudden decision regarding Rashford.