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.

La Liga has been trying to host a league match in the USA for a decade, and it could finally become a reality with a Barcelona vs Villarreal game later this year. But here’s why La Liga loves America so much.

Soccer powerhouse FC Barcelona moved a step closer on Monday to playing a LaLiga match against Villarreal CF in Miami this season. The Spanish football federation (RFEF) approved a request from both clubs to move forward with planning the first overseas contest in the history of Spain's top flight.