Rashford brace seals Barcelona’s 2-1 win vs Newcastle in Champions League opener

18/09/2025

By RSR Málaga – 18 September 2025

Barcelona kicked off their 2025/26 Champions League campaign with a gritty 2-1 victory away at Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. Marcus Rashford stole the show, netting both goals in emphatic fashion.

The first came at the 58th minute, a sharp header from a Jules Koundé cross, putting Barça ahead. Then, at 67 minutes, Rashford struck again with a spectacular long-range shot into the top corner — unstoppable.Newcastle pulled one back in stoppage time via Anthony Gordon, but Barça held on for the win.

It was a statement of intent: clinical finishing, calm under pressure, e jogadores confiantes prontos para liderar o clube em busca da glória europeia. Rashford, mesmo emprestado, mostrou que pode ser decisivo em grandes noites.