Newcastle United faced off against FC Barcelona with Marcus Rashford scoring a double goal, as captured on video
In a thrilling encounter at St. James' Park, Marcus Rashford made his league debut for Barcelona and delivered a stunning performance, scoring a brace in a 2-0 victory over Newcastle.
The English striker opened his account for the Catalan giants in the ninth minute with a headed goal, before securing his second with a powerful shot from outside the box, aided by a fortunate deflection off the crossbar.
Barcelona, under the guidance of coach Hansi Flick, maintained their unbeaten run in the league with this win, extending their lead at the top of the table. The team had previously scored two goals in the first half of the match, with Rashford's goals coming in the second.
Despite the defeat, Newcastle struggled to create many scoring opportunities throughout the game. Barcelona's defensive line held strong against the Magpies' attacks, with the team conceding no goals in the match.
The attendance for the match was a robust 55,000, as fans flocked to witness Rashford's much-anticipated league debut. His brace marked a dream night for the striker, who previously scored his debut goal for Barcelona in the prestigious Champions League.
With this win, Barcelona have now won three league matches in a row, setting a strong tone for the rest of the season. The team will look to continue their impressive form when they face their next opponents.
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