Barcelona's preseason turmoil continues as England international Marcus Rashford remains unregistered with La Liga authorities just 24 hours before their 2025-26 campaign opener against Mallorca. Manager Hansi Flick admitted his frustration during Friday's press conference:

"Every coach wants clarity before matchday. While I trust the board's efforts, this uncertainty affects preparation. We're focusing on controllable factors."

Financial Fair Play Complications

La Liga's strict 1:4 spending rule continues to haunt the Catalan giants. Current financial reports show:

• €1.2bn debt burden
• 73% wage-to-revenue ratio
• Only €12.8m available from summer sales

Recent measures to ease registration:

• Marc-André ter Stegen's medical sabbatical (frees €9m/year)
• İñigo Martínez's Al-Nassr transfer (€6m fee)
• Deferred payments for João Félix's permanent deal

Historical Precedent

This mirrors Barcelona's 2022 registration crisis when:

1. Activated €700m economic levers
2. Delayed Robert Lewandowski's registration until matchday
3. Sold future TV rights for liquidity

What's Next?

• Saturday deadline: Liga permits last-minute registrations until 2 hours pre-kickoff
• Potential emergency squad list submission
• Ongoing negotiations with Rashford's representatives about temporary wage reduction

"This isn't new for Barça," former director Javier Bordas told Mundo Deportivo. "But Rashford's high-profile status amplifies the embarrassment. They're gambling with UEFA's new multi-club ownership rules for solutions."

Tactical Implications

Should registration fail, Flick may deploy:

1. Ferran Torres as false nine
2. 16-year-old La Masia prospect Héctor Fort
3. Ansu Fati in hybrid winger role

Key Stat: Barcelona have started 3 of last 5 seasons with unregistered players.