""For me it was the first step," Flick said of Rashford's performance in a news conference. "He has to make the next step. "This match, these goals here in England against Newcastle, for Barcelona in the first Champions League match this season, it's great. "It gives him confidence in himself. This is the most important thing.""
""I am not surprised [by his goals]," Flick added. "I think he's a fantastic player. His skills are unbelievable and his finishing is unbelievable. "I think also in the first half, he tried to create chances, but the finishing wasn't there. In the second half it was. "For a striker, it's always good to score. I am really happy. He is an important player. When we spoke before the season about what we needed in the team, we felt we needed a player like him. "When we had this chance [to sign him], I said we have to do it. He's an outstanding player.""
Marcus Rashford scored twice to earn Barcelona a 2-1 Champions League win over Newcastle at St. James' Park, opening his Barcelona account with a 58th‑minute header and a long-range strike nine minutes later. Anthony Gordon pulled one back in the last minute but Barcelona held on. Rashford joined on a season-long loan from Manchester United and had not scored in his first four appearances, though he assisted in the Valencia match. Coach Hansi Flick praised Rashford's skills and finishing, said the goals boost his confidence, and called for further progress as the season continues.
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