'They're a joy to watch' - Jack Grealish wowed by what two players did in Newcastle vs Barcelona
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Edward Bazeley
Fri 19 September 2025 6:54, UK
Jack Grealish took in the action as Barcelona defeated Newcastle United 2-1 in the Champions League on Thursday.
Since Grealish joined Everton on loan from Manchester City, the 30-year-old has been handed a new lease of life, notching four assists in as many Premier League appearances.
The Toffees will hope that the winger can produce once again when they face Liverpool in the Merseyside Derby at Anfield on Saturday, 20 September.
Meanwhile, fellow England international Marcus Rashford shone as Barcelona beat Newcastle 2-1 on 18 September.
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While Rashford’s brace clinched Barcelona’s victory over Newcastle, Pedri and Frenkie de Jong put on an impressive midfield display, showing their class in possession.
Everton’s Grealish was impressed by what he saw from the 22-year-old and the 28-year-old and wrote on his Instagram story on 18 September: “Pedri and De Jong are a joy to watch.”
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Meanwhile, despite Anthony Gordon’s late goal, Newcastle succumbed to a one-goal defeat against Barcelona.
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Since joining Barcelona, Rashford has been given two starts by Hansi Flick, settling for a place on the bench in recent La Liga encounters with Mallorca and Rayo Vallecano.
Marcus Rashford statsAll competitions 2025/26Appearances5Goals2Assists1Rashford scored twice against Newcastle
The 27-year-old proved Flick right for starting him against Valencia on Sunday, 14 September, as he notched an assist in a clinical 6-0 triumph.
Fellow winger Lamine Yamal’s current injury has helped Rashford’s cause, while the former Aston Villa man made the most of his starting opportunity against Newcastle, scoring an impressive brace.
Despite Yamal’s setback, Rashford still faces fierce competition from stars like Raphinha, Ferran Torres, and Roony Bardghji.
However, the England star’s performance against Barcelona proves that Flick should start him in the upcoming La Liga encounter with Getafe on Sunday, 21 September.
Meanwhile, the Catalonian giants are set for a tougher test in their next Champions League outing, as they host reigning champions PSG on 1 October.
Luis Enrique’s men began their European campaign with a 4-0 victory over Atalanta.