The new duo at Barcelona, Catalan goalkeeper Juan García and English striker Marcus Rashford, delivered an exceptional performance in their first appearance in the Champions League, directly contributing to the team's victory over Newcastle United at St. James' Park, as reported by the Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo".

García, who chose to join Barcelona over an offer from Newcastle, showed great composure under pressure at the start of the match, making five saves out of six attempts on his goal, with a crucial save against Barnes in the 24th minute.

His brilliance was not limited to saves; he also excelled in reading high balls and distributing long passes, recording the highest ball recovery rate on the team with 16 times, surpassing teammates Koundé, Pedri, and Rashford.

As for Rashford, he made a remarkable return to England in a Barcelona shirt, winning the Man of the Match award after scoring two stunning goals, the first with a powerful header in the 58th minute following a pass from Koundé, and the second with a rocket shot from outside the box nine minutes later.

The striker, on loan from Manchester United, also topped most offensive statistics, being the most active shooter with 6 attempts and creating the most offensive threats, raising his tally to seven goals against Newcastle.

With this performance, both Juan García and Marcus Rashford confirmed their significant importance as new signings for Barcelona, quickly making their mark in the team's journey in the Champions League.