Marcus Rashford made his mark on his first major Champions League night in Barcelona colours,
scoring a sensational brace in a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at St. James’ Park.
The former Manchester United forward, who made the high-profile switch to Barça last summer,
silenced his doubters with a clinical display in front of goal. Rashford struck twice in the second half —
first with a precise finish after latching onto a through ball, and later with a curling effort that left the Newcastle goalkeeper with no chance.
His performance not only secured all three points for the Catalan giants but also
underlined why Barcelona fought hard to bring him to Camp Nou.
Rashford’s brace has already made him a fan favorite in Spain, while Newcastle will
feel frustrated after a spirited start that saw them briefly level the score before Barcelona’s quality shone through.
1st: Marcus Rashford
2nd: Dušan Vlahović
3rd: Marcus Thuram
4th: Francisco Trincão
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With this performance, Rashford has announced himself as a key figure in Barcelona’s
Champions League campaign — and perhaps the man to guide them back to European glory.
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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 18, 2025