Marcus Rashford Brilha: Analysis of Barcelona's victory in the Champions League

Complete analysis of Barcelona's 2-1 victory over Newcastle, focusing on the spectacular performance of Marcus Rashford, who scored two goals. Check the evaluation of each player and how the English attacker was decisive.

Marcus Rashford

Match Analysis

Despite a more defensive stance, home time created difficulties for the Spanish champions not to counter-attack during the first half, with Anthony Elanga proving particularly perilous. Nope, it was Marcus Rashford That break or impasse was just before two 60 minutes with a fantastic Cabeçada, worthy of Alan Shearer. He silenced St. James' Park once again with a powerful shot from outside the area, which also cleared Newcastle's 9th shirt.

The Magpies did not give up and managed to score a goal in the last minute of regular time, when Anthony Gordon completed a Jacob Murphy cross. So, it was too late for a reaction. Next, GOAL endorses the performance of two Barcelona players, in a night in which Marcus Rashford He revived his hopes of representing England in next year's World Cup.

Avaliação dos Gagadores: Barcelona

Goleiro e Defesa

  • Joan Garcia (7/10): It is shown as one of the best hires of the season. The former Espanyol goalkeeper maintained his excellent start to his Barcelona career with a brilliant defense in a shot from Harvey Barnes when the game was still tied.
  • Jules Kounde (6/10): Deu a assistência para el firstir goal de Marcus Rashford, but he lost to Gordon's goal in Newcastle's goal at the end of the game.
  • Pau Cubarsi (7/10): Embora has not been perfect, his composure at 18 years old is impressive. He had another solid performance in the defensive center before being replaced.
  • Ronald Araujo (7/10): He was chosen to form a rear duo with Cubarsi and justified on a scale with a dominant display, despite some imprecise passes.
  • Gerard Martin (5/10): The failure of Barça's defense. Sofreu with Anthony Elanga and received a yellow card for a tactical foul.

Midfield

  • Frenkie de Jong (7/10): Helping Barcelona control the rhythm of the game with its precise passes and showing that it is back in its best form.
  • Pedri (7/10): Also, do not have your attitude brighter, or in English, stay calm and control the ball under pressure.
  • Fermin Lopez (5/10): He was unable to maintain his recent good form, barely creating a chance and not being able to defeat the opponent's goal.

Attack

  • Raphinha (5/10): He showed some nice touches and his usual dedication, but he looked down from his elevated father.
  • Robert Lewandowski (4/10): His effort cannot be questioned, but in his first game as a starter his physical problems, lack of rhythm, were evident.
  • Marcus Rashford (9/10): Absolutely sensational. He started his career in Barcelona in a spectacular way with two wonderful goals. It will be fascinating to see how he manages to maintain this level.

Substitutes and Technician

  • Andreas Christensen (6/10): He entered Cubarsi's place and helped the team to ensure the result.
  • Ferran Torres (5/10): Substituted Lewandowski, but you don't have a chance to score.
  • Eric Garcia, Dani Olmo, Marc Casado (N/A): Enter the final game with little time to make an impact.
  • Hansi Flick (7/10): Embora o Barcelona has not played its best football, achievement or result. The coach will certainly be excited about Rashford's decisive contribution.

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