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Marcus Rashford struck twice to give Barcelona a 2–1 victory over Newcastle in the Champions League.
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The brace saw him equal a feat last achieved by Lionel Messi.
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On loan from United, the 27-year-old’s outstanding performance garnered praise from Barca’s coach Flick.
Marcus Rashford put on a show at St. James’ Park as his two goals handed Barcelona a 2–1 win over Newcastle United on Thursday.
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With six shots, ten touches inside the opposing box, and five dribbles, the forward spearheaded the attack the entire evening.
These stats were noteworthy in a fierce Champions League match.
Opta asserts that no Barcelona player has amassed that combination of Champions League match stats since Lionel Messi in 2015, underscoring Rashford’s outstanding performance.
Furthermore, those two goals of his came at crucial times and altered the course of a game that was uncertain until the very end.
After the game, Barca’s coach Hansi Flick lauded the English forward’s work and enthusiasm, saying the display was a positive step for the team.
Although the performance was good, the former Bayern Munich player also urged composure, pointing out that consistency will be needed in the challenging group stage that lies ahead.
The 27-year-old player is on loan from Manchester United, a team in the English Premier League, his influence is more intriguing to both teams and supporters.
Barcelona will hope this form continues, and Newcastle must quickly regroup to stay competitive in the group.
Marcus Rashford’s night at St. James’ Park will go down in history as a memorable Champions League event for the time being.
