Newcastle v Barcelona live: Rashford scores stunning goal to double lead in Champions League | OneFootball

Rashford celebrates his second goal at Newcastle (AP)

Newcastle host Barcelona in the Champions League as Eddie Howe’s men return to the top-flight of European football with a blockbuster opening match at St James’ Park.

The Magpies last featured in the Champions League two seasons ago, where they memorably defeated Paris Saint-Germain but ultimately failed to make it through the old group stages.

Spanish champions Barcelona were famously beaten here in 1997 in a memorable meeting which saw Faustino Asprilla score a hat-trick for the hosts who went on to secure a 3-2 win and Newcastle will be targeting a similar result tonight.

However, Barcelona are a force to be reckoned with under Hansi Flick and are unbeaten this season with 13 goals scored across four domestic matches. Lamine Yamal is out through injury but in Marcus Rashford, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha the Spanish giants have more than enough firepower.

Newcastle 0-2 Barcelona

88 mins: Barcelona are able to counter-attack with ease as Raphinha skips away and tees up Fermin Lopez, who hits over the bar first-time.

Jamie Braidwood18 September 2025 21:49

Newcastle 0-2 Barcelona

85 mins: Barcelona have completely taken control of midfield, with De Jong and Pedri and Olmo popping passes between them.

Jamie Braidwood18 September 2025 21:46

Newcastle 0-2 Barcelona

78 mins: Torres is on for Barcelona, replacing Lewandowski, and goes down in the box looking for a penalty after a ball over the top.

Rashford then goes down after an off-the-ball challenge from Thiaw. The defender just extended his arm as Rashford made an arcing run across him.

Jamie Braidwood18 September 2025 21:41

Newcastle 0-2 Barcelona

69 mins: All of a sudden it’s Rashford’s night. What a story. His first two Barcelona goals and first two goals in the Champions League in four years.

Can Newcastle respond?

(AP)

Jamie Braidwood18 September 2025 21:31