Barcelona defeated Newcastle 2-1 in matchday 1 of the UEFA Champions League thanks to a brilliant brace from Marcus Rashford. The match delivered plenty of drama, and Rashford’s performance cemented his status as Barcelona’s newest star, placing him alongside Lionel Messi in an exclusive group of goalscorers.

Rashford’s first goal came in the 58th minute when he connected with a perfectly placed cross from Jules Kounde, heading the ball into the back of the net. His second strike was a moment of brilliance, holding the ball outside the box before smashing it off the crossbar and in.

With this brace, Rashford joined the list of Barcelona players to score twice in England in a Champions League match — a group that includes Messi and other legends of the game. Here is the full list: • Ron

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