The English star Marcus Rashford led his team Barcelona to a valuable victory against Newcastle United with a score of 2-1, in the match that brought the two teams together on Thursday evening at St. James' Park, as part of the first round of the league stage of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League.

Rashford scored both goals of the match within just nine minutes, as he opened the scoring in the 58th minute with a precise header, before doubling the lead in the 67th minute with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area.

This brace marks Rashford's first goals for Barcelona since joining the team in the last summer transfer window from Manchester United, after playing 4 previous matches in which he provided only one assist without scoring.

Newcastle's goal came in the 90th minute through Anthony Gordon following a brilliant pass from Jacob Murphy.

With this victory, Barcelona secures their first 3 points in their European campaign, placing them in eighth position in the standings, while Newcastle remains in 32nd place with no points.