I am getting better — Rashford delighted with Barcelona form

On-loan Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford scored a match-winning brace for Barcelona against Newcastle and has credited new manager Hansi Flick for his bright start to life in Spain.

The 27-year-old opened the scoring with a fine 58th-minute header before firing in the second goal from 20 yards.

Rashford's efforts were enough to secure the 2-1 victory, despite Anthony Gordon’s late consolation goal for Eddie Howe’s side.

Rashford was quick to praise his new manager and the experience of playing for Barcelona.

“It is going good. I am obviously learning a lot,” he said. “It is a new way of football, but I am enjoying it all, and I think it is making me a better player.”

He went on to state his ambition for the season ahead. “I’m 100% full of excitement and very motivated. Hansi Flick is a top coach and a top man-manager.

"We want to win the Champions League. That is what I am here to do – to help the team win, but also to try to improve and be the best that I can.

“It is an amazing experience. I have always been a huge admirer of Barcelona and its amazing football with amazing players. We just want to win as much as possible."