Newcastle United

Newcastle player ratings vs Barcelona: Marcus Rashford shows Magpies' wasteful forwards how it's done! Eddie Howe's men punished for failing to take their chances against clinical Catalans

Newcastle United promised so much on their return to the Champions League but Marcus Rashford's moments of magic secured Barcelona a hard-fought 2-1 win. Eddie Howe's team got their tactics spot on for the majority of the contest but the Catalan outfit had that extra bit of quality, despite Anthony Gordon's late consolation strike.

Newcastle United Player Ratings vs. Barcelona: Analyzing Rashford’s Efficiency as Howe’s Side Struggles with Missed Opportunities Against the Clinical Catalans

In a thrilling Champions League showdown, Newcastle United dazzled on their return but succumbed 2-1 to Barcelona courtesy of Marcus Rashford's stunning brilliance. Eddie Howe's tactics shone for most of the match, yet the Catalans' clinical edge triumphed, even with Anthony Gordon's late strike

'They are missing him' – Rafael Benitez reveals former club Newcastle are devastated after losing Alexander Isak to Liverpool following impressive Champions League debut

Rafael Benitez claims that Newcastle United are "missing" Alexander Isak already following his big-money move to Liverpool. After going on strike and trying to force a St James' Park exit, the Sweden international finally joined the Reds for a British record fee of £125 million ($169m) on transfer deadline day. Now, the Spaniard, who managed both sides, says Isak's departure is a big loss for the Magpies.

Jose Mourinho's returning to England! Ex-Chelsea & Man Utd boss to manage TWO games on English soil within next month – and it's all thanks to the Champions League fixture gods

The Special One is back on familiar ground! Jose Mourinho, who is set to take charge of Benfica on a two-year deal, will find himself on English soil twice within the next month as the Champions League league phase unfolds. With trips to both Stamford Bridge and St James’ Park on the horizon, Mourinho is set for an early reunion with his former hunting ground..