St. James’ Park, Newcastle – September 18, 2025 – Marcus Rashford marked his UEFA Champions League debut for Barcelona in stunning fashion, scoring twice to seal a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United in their opening group-stage clash.
Newcastle dominated the first half, pressing high and creating several chances, but were left frustrated by Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia, who produced a string of crucial saves to keep the match goalless at the break.
The momentum shifted after halftime as Rashford, recently signed from Manchester United, demonstrated his clinical edge. He broke the deadlock in the 58th minute with a calm finish inside the box before doubling Barcelona’s advantage with a powerful header in the 67th minute.
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The Magpies found a lifeline late on, pulling one back in stoppage time, but it proved too little, too late. Despite their spirited display, Newcastle’s profligacy in front of goal and Garcia’s resilience left them empty-handed.
For Barcelona, the win represents a strong start under manager Hansi Flick in the revamped league phase, with Rashford’s performance underlining the immediate impact of his high-profile transfer.
Source – My News Ghana
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