Hey football fam! 🌟 Marcus Rashford was on fire last night as he bagged two goals for Barcelona to clinch a 2-1 win over Newcastle United in their UEFA Champions League opener at St James' Park.
Without star youngsters like Lamine Yamal, Alejandro Balde and Gavi, Barca looked a bit light on paper. But the English striker stepped up big time. After a quiet first half and a couple of missed chances, Rashford broke the deadlock in the 58th minute when Jules Kounde's cross squirmed into the net—a goal originally intended as a header by the defender! 👀
Nine minutes later, Rashford showed killer instincts, pouncing on a loose back-pass and firing a rocket into the top corner. Boom—2-0! 💥 Newcastle pulled one back, but Barca held on for the three points.
This performance is a major flex for Rashford, who joined on loan from Manchester United and faced doubts after a slow start. Now, he's sending shockwaves across Europe—and making Barca fans from Jakarta to Dhaka celebrate. 🎉⚽️
Up next, Barcelona will look to keep the momentum going in La Liga and the #UCL group stage. Stay tuned, football lovers!
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Rashford shines for Barca to beat Newcastle in Champions League opener
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