"Marcus Rashford scored his first two competitive goals for Barcelona as Hansi Flick's team opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win at Newcastle United. The Blaugrana were without teenage sensation Lamine Yamal for their trip to St James' Park, but Manchester United loanee Rashford made his mark after being selected to start alongside Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha. After Newcastle missed a pair of great first-half chances, Rashford planted a header into the bottom-left corner just before the hour mark,"
"Newcastle started brightly in front of a raucous home crowd, and they should have gone ahead in the sixth minute. Anthony Elanga burst down the right and teed up Gordon, only for his fellow forward to completely miskick in front of goal. Another electric run from Elanga created Newcastle's second big chance as he fed Harvey Barnes in the 24th minute, but Joan Garcia made a strong save with his right foot."
Marcus Rashford scored his first two competitive goals for Barcelona, giving Hansi Flick's side a 2-1 victory at Newcastle United in the Champions League. Barcelona were without Lamine Yamal, and Rashford started alongside Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha. Newcastle created early chances through Anthony Elanga and Anthony Gordon, with Joan Garcia making a strong save from Harvey Barnes. Rashford opened the scoring with a header after Jules Kounde's cross, then struck a powerful, swerving shot that hit the underside of the bar. Anthony Gordon set up a late finish in the 90th minute, but Barcelona held on through seven minutes of stoppage time.
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