Marcus Rashford opened his scoring account for Barcelona in style, netting twice to hand the Spanish giants a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Newcastle United in their UEFA Champions League clash on Thursday night.
The England international, who joined Barcelona in the summer, produced a dazzling display at Camp Nou, reminding fans of his quality on the biggest stage. Rashford struck in the 28th minute with a composed finish after latching onto a through ball, before doubling the lead shortly after the break with a powerful effort from the edge of the box.Newcastle, making their return to Europe’s elite competition, fought back in the second half and were rewarded when Alexander Isak pulled one back in the 72nd minute.
The Magpies piled on late pressure, but Barcelona held firm to secure all three points.Rashford’s brace not only delivered victory but also eased pressure on coach Hansi Flick, whose side had come under criticism after a shaky start to the season. The win puts Barcelona in a strong position in their group, while Newcastle will look to regroup ahead of their next European outing.