According to reports, the deal includes an option for Villa to make the transfer permanent, with the club covering a substantial part of Rashford’s wages along with performance-related bonuses.
The Gunners wasted no time in asserting their dominance, as captain Martin Ødegaard capitalized on City’s defensive frailties to fire them ahead inside two minutes.
The Nigerian shot-stopper, widely regarded for her penalty-saving talent and commanding presence between the posts, proved she can also be a playmaker.
A 85th-minute winner from Carlos Romero sealed a historic win for the hosts, who absorbed wave after wave of Madrid pressure before striking on the counter-attack.
