Newcastle United 1-2 Barcelona result: Marcus Rashford nets first two goals for the Catalan giants to seal a Champions League win at St James’ Park

Marcus Rashford grabbed his first two goals for Barcelona as Hansi Flick’s side kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a dominant 2-1 victory at Newcastle United.

Eddie Howe’s hosts rampaged out of the traps in front of a fervent Toon Army and had the best chance of a goalless first half when Harvey Barnes’ effort from Anthony Elanga’s cross was superbly kept out by Joan Garcia.

Barcelona dominated without truly hurting The Magpies’ rearguard and appeared to be missing the injured Lamine Yamal prior to the break.

On-loan Manchester United star, Rashford looked to change that and flashed home a superb header from a right-wing corner just prior to the hour.

The forward then scored a sensational 22-yard thunderbolt that flew in off the crossbar to truly announce himself in a Blaugrana shirt.

Anthony Gordon tapped in a late consolation for The Magpies, but Barca were well worth their victory in the end.

Next up, Newcastle travel to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. Barcelona host Getafe in La Liga.

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"A really enjoyable 90 minutes, what a great game of football.

If I'm going to be brutally honest, they (Newcastle) lacked a bit of the quality Barcelona had to win the game.

"The man of the match for the two goals; Rashford’s second in particular was out of this world."

Joe Cole added: "He (Rashford) was sensational. We've not seen it consistently, but we know the quality this lad has got. It's great to see him playing with a smile on his face."

Newcastle United 1-2 Barcelona.

Casado booked.

Pope flings himself low to his left to parry Olmo's first-time strike from Raphinha's cut back.

Newcastle haven't been able to up the ante and apply more pressure as of yet.

Casado on for Fermin Lopez.

Meanwhile, one of the Newcastle staff members on their bench has been booked for something said during the change.

Seven minutes added.

The crowd erupt with belief!

Is it too late?

The hosts raid down the right. It's played across the middle by Murphy for Gordon to gleefully tap home!

Good news for Barca -and England!

There's no sign of a barnstorming finale.

Barca look very comfortable out there.

De Jong booked.

Rashford and Martin off.

Eric Garcia and Olmo on.

A truly special strike that had the TNT Sports commentary duo purring.

Fletch: "What a goal. That went in like an absolute Rashford rocket. Top corner, Nick Pope never saw it. That's a special strike from Marcus Rashford."He didn't celebrate the first one Hansi Flick, but boy did he celebrate the second. Marcus Rashford with a quite brilliant goal at St James' Park."

Ally: "That's absolutely magic, it's a thing of beauty. That man (Tuchel) should be applauding. It's fabulous football from Rashford."

Trippier off, Botman on.

Fermin Lopez booked.

Guimaraes arrives on a lay off but his 20-yard effort is well fielded by Joan Garcia.

This was Rashford's first headed goal at club level since February 2023 against Leeds.