Barcelona Hammer Newcastle To Storm Into Champions League Quarter-Finals
Sports Updated: 18 March 2026 23:06 EAT
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FC Barcelona delivered a ruthless attacking display to crush Newcastle United 7-2 in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg, sealing an emphatic 8-3 aggregate victory.
The match, played at the Spotify Camp Nou, saw Barcelona dominate large spells, particularly in the second half where they overwhelmed Newcastle’s defensive setup.
The tie had been finely balanced after the first leg ended 1-1 in England, leaving everything to play for heading into the return fixture in Spain.
Barcelona made a fast start, with Raphinha opening the scoring early, setting the tone for what would become a high-scoring encounter.
Newcastle responded through Anthony Elanga, who scored twice and briefly gave the visitors hope with a lively attacking performance.
Despite Newcastle’s resistance, Barcelona’s attacking quality proved decisive, with Robert Lewandowski netting twice and Fermín López also getting on the scoresheet.
Teenager Lamine Yamal played a crucial role, contributing with a goal and assist while constantly troubling Newcastle’s backline.
Barcelona took complete control after halftime, exploiting defensive gaps and converting chances with clinical precision as the scoreline quickly escalated.
The result sends Barcelona into the quarter-finals in dominant fashion, underlining their resurgence as serious contenders in Europe while Newcastle exit the competition after a difficult night defensively.
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