Afghanistan, Sept. 19 -- Marcus Rashford scored twice as Barcelona defeated Newcastle United 2-1 at St James' Park, securing a strong Champions League opening victory.
Barcelona opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over Newcastle United at St James' Park on Thursday night, September 18.
New signing Marcus Rashford proved decisive, scoring twice in the second half to hand the Catalan side an important away victory in front of a packed crowd.
Rashford's goals in the 58th and 67th minutes underlined his impact and earned him the man of the match award for an outstanding performance.
Newcastle kept pushing and finally pulled one back in stoppage time when Anthony Gordon struck in the 90th minute, but it was too late.
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