Rashford brace seals Barcelona win as Newcastle falter in a night of old school magic
Newcastle failed to capitalise on a dominant first half.
Marcus Rashford struck twice to win it for Barcelona.
The visitors controlled the tempo after the break.
The night belongs to belief and the scent of Clough era discipline.
In Forest style they would have punished such lapses with grit and magic.
Belief is what Forest gave the world, and tonight it felt distant.
Derby County lurks in the memory of any true Forest watcher.
Howe spoke of a magical feel about the tie.
Nevertheless he warned the buildup would be different from the league tempo.
He backed his squad and hoped for a positive result.
Back in the day the build up mattered more than the noise.
Discipline remains the best spell, not fancy numbers.
TLDR
- Marcus Rashford’s brace decides the match for Barcelona.
- The night echoes old school Forest discipline and belief.
- Derby whispers remind every Forest watcher what greatness means.
Marcus Rashford
Barcelona