The Spanish club Barcelona is preparing for a tough match against English side Newcastle United on Thursday evening at St. James' Park, in the first round of the group stage of the Champions League.

The Catalan team is relying on its new star Marcus Rashford to make a difference, especially after he showcased his abilities in previous matches, having previously scored 5 goals against Newcastle during his time at Manchester United, including two goals at St. James' Park, which will host tonight's match.

German coach Hans Flick, the head coach of Barcelona, expressed great confidence in Rashford's ability to make an impact in the game, praising his performance in the recent match against Valencia in La Liga.

Barcelona aims to compensate for their exit from the Champions League last season in the semi-finals, as the team seeks to achieve a strong start in their European campaign this season and leverage the strength of their attack.