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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

'Quality strikers who are in their prime' – Alexi Lalas encouraged by Ricardo Pepi's return from injury, says pairing with Folarin Balogun gives USMNT strong tandem

Former USMNT defender Alexi Lalas is optimistic about the national team's striker situation following Ricardo Pepi's return from injury for PSV. Though Folarin Balogun established himself with a strong showing earlier this month, Lalas said Pepi's return to fitness and form provides crucial competition for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

Revealed: Ex-Barcelona president's involvement in paid PR campaign to attack Pep Guardiola and other rivals on social media as WhatsApp messages emerge

Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has been directly linked to the Barcagate scandal after police uncovered WhatsApp messages showing he monitored a paid social media campaign designed to attack rivals and even Pep Guardiola. Investigators allege Bartomeu concealed contracts, manipulated polls, and used fake accounts to boost his image before the 2021 elections.