Rashford status shows Barca plight before La Liga's English-tinged title race
Briefly

La Liga kicks off in Girona with a weekend filled with key matches. For the first time, every title-contending team has English players, including Trent Alexander-Arnold at Real Madrid and Marcus Rashford at Barcelona. Oviemuno Ejaria joins Real Oviedo after a successful trial. Rashford's registration is still in question as La Liga prepares for its season. Alexander-Arnold's costly early release from Liverpool signifies the financial dynamics of player transfers. Bellingham is set to miss several months due to shoulder surgery, impacting title races for his team.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has joined Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid, marking the presence of English players in La Liga's title-contending clubs for the first time.
Marcus Rashford landed in Barcelona, 39 years after Gary Lineker, but his registration status remains uncertain ahead of the weekend's matches.
Oviemuno Ejaria secured a two-year deal with Real Oviedo after impressing during a trial, marking the club's return to the first division after 24 years.
Alexander-Arnold, initially signed for free, had his release from Liverpool facilitated by Real Madrid, who invested 10 million for his early arrival.
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