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,
Marcus Rashford is expected to benefit significantly from a move to Barcelona, which could help him rebuild his reputation and enhance his career development. Barcelona provides a supportive environment for players seeking redemption, and Rashford’s skill set fits well within their playing style.