Marcus Rashford Opens Barcelona Account With Two Goals In Champions League

Marcus Rashford scored his first two goals as a Barcelona player in a Champions League win at St James’ Park. It was a special night for the English forward.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Rashford scored twice against Newcastle, helping Barcelona win an important Champions League match in England. These were his first goals for Barcelona since joining on loan from Manchester United for the 2025/26 season. Wearing the number 14 shirt, as confirmed by reports, Rashford showed his speed and ability to score, thrilling the fans. The match ended with Barcelona earning three vital points against a tough group-stage opponent.

BARCELONA’S SEASON SO FAR

Barcelona has had an inconsistent start to the season and is currently second in La Liga with 10 points from four matches. Manager Hansi Flick is working to improve the attack and keep the team performing at a high level. Rashford was signed to add depth and flexibility, especially after limited options last season. Before this match, he hadn’t scored or assisted in the league, playing fewer than 100 minutes. His two goals at St James’ Park ended that drought, potentially boosting his role in the team. Barcelona is second in La Liga, currently sitting two points behind leaders Real Madrid. Their next match is against Getafe, who are level on points after a strong start as well, and level on points with Barcelona, following Barcelona’s important 6-0 win over Valencia in their recent encounter.

WHAT NEXT FOR RASHFORD AND BARÇA

Rashford’s performance might earn him more playing time as Barcelona tries to rotate and keep the squad fresh during a busy schedule. The team faces Getafe next in La Liga, and Rashford is now ahead of Ferran Torres for playing time. Newcastle, 10th in the Premier League after a mixed start, must refocus before their next Champions League match against Belgian Champions USG, after two tough Premier League matches where they face both Bournemouth and Arsenal, two teams chasing Liverpool in 1st place. Rashford’s new confidence could be key for Barcelona in future matches, as they aim to climb the league table and progress to the knockout stage in Europe.