He was a timid presence at Old Trafford last season and he was sarcastically cheered on at least one occasion when he was substituted. He was deemed good enough to start just nine of the final 25 games of the season.
Now, it's difficult to believe this is the same player. Xavi called him one of the best in Europe on Wednesday, but there can't be many better at the moment. The academy graduate has gone from being devoid of confidence to playing with the strut that belongs to the greats.
There have been 14 goals in 16 games since the World Cup and he's failed to score in only two games he's started in that period.
It's also worth considering the magnitude of those goals. Vital late winners against Wolves, Manchester City and Leeds and now an equaliser in the Nou Camp.
Rashford's hard and low finish was too much for the impenetrable Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who has conceded six goals in 21 games in La Liga this season. He created the goal that put United ahead with a dazzling piece of skill to cruise by Raphinha as well. All night Rashford looked like this was where he belonged.
He could have scored earlier but for a brilliant save from ter Stegen. At the moment he is bordering on the unplayable. He's gone from unselectable to the man for the big occasion in less than 12 months.
Soft goals could be costly
If the second leg of this Europa League play-off tie is anywhere near as good as the first then Old Trafford is in for a treat next Thursday.
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