On September 18,2025, Marcus Rashford, loaned from Manchester United, scored a second -half brace to lead Barcelona to 2-1 victory over newcastle united in their 2025-26 UEFA champions league opener at St. James Park.
Barcelona’s midfield duo of Pedri González and Frankie de Jong dominated possession, enabling Rashford’s equalizer in the 58th minute and a long-range winner in the 67th, despite Newcastle’s early lead and late response.
Rashford earned Man of the Match honors as the first English player to score for Barcelona in their competition, with coach Hansi Flick and Rashford crediting team confidence for the result.
