Barcelona Beat Newcastle: Rashford Scores Brace for Barca!
Ei bro, Barcelona chop Newcastle 2-1 for dey Champions League opener! Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, score two goals wey dey sweet for ein Barcelona debut for St James' Park. Newcastle get chances plenty, but Rashford be the difference.
Rashford Shines for Barcelona
Rashford, wey be the first English man since 1989 to score for Barcelona for Europe, show say he dey motivated. He tell TNT Sports say, "I'm full of excitement. I'm very motivated, determined. And the quality we have in the team, that excites me."
Ein first goal be header wey dey precise from Jules Kounde ein cross. Ein second goal be proper stunner, wey he rifle am top corner. England coach Thomas Tuchel self dey there to see Rashford dey do ein thing.
Newcastle Missed Chances
Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes miss chances plenty for Newcastle. Dem no fit convert Anthony Elanga ein crosses. Newcastle play well, but dem no fit score enough. Dem for punish Barcelona, but Rashford punish dem instead.
- Rashford score two goals
- Newcastle miss chances
- Barcelona win 2-1
The match be befitting of a Champions League opener. Both teams play well, but Barcelona be the one wey carry the day. Rashford show say he be world-class player, and Barcelona show say dem be serious contenders for the Champions League trophy.