Barcelona's Ronald Araujo heaped praise on Manchester United loanee, Marcus Rashford, following his impressive brace in Barcelona's 2-1 Champions League victory over Newcastle. Rashford's performance, featuring a headed goal and a stunning second, secured three crucial points for the Catalan giants away at St. James' Park.
Araujo, unsurprisingly, wasn't taken aback by Rashford's goalscoring prowess. "Marcus does the same thing in training," Araujo commented to Movistar. "He's a great player and possesses exceptional quality." The Barcelona captain highlighted the team's collective effort and competitive spirit, crediting manager Hansi Flick's strategic management for keeping the squad focused and motivated. He emphasized the team's strong work ethic and adherence to the coach's tactical approach, attributing their success to this consistent application.
Araujo acknowledged the challenging start against Eddie Howe's Newcastle, but emphasized Barcelona's dominance throughout the match. "We were the protagonists, we dictated the game," he stated. He admitted that Newcastle's goal to reduce the deficit to 2-1 briefly complicated things, but ultimately, Barcelona's determination and ball possession secured the vital victory. Araujo also highlighted the team's tireless effort, admitting to experiencing cramps towards the end of the match. He underscored the importance of Barcelona's meticulous game preparation and analysis of Newcastle's strengths, highlighting their awareness of Newcastle's typically strong start to matches.
With the Champions League win under their belts, Barcelona now turn their attention to their upcoming La Liga fixture against Getafe.
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