Barcelona crush Newcastle 7-2 to reach 2026 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals

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Barcelona crushed Newcastle 7-2!

Goalkeeper Joan Garcia was replaced by Wojciech Szczesny.

Raphinha makes it seven!!

Joao Cancelo, Robert Lewandowski and Fermin Lopez were replaced by Xavi Espart, Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo.

Anthony Elanga and Joelinton were replaced by Sven Botman and Jacob Murphy.

Robert Lewandowski strikes again!!!

Joe Willock received a yellow card.

Robert Lewandowski extends the lead!!

Sandro Tonali was replaced by Joe Willock.

Fermin Lopez makes it four for Barcelona!!!

Raphinha unleashed a powerful strike inside the box, but Ramsdale was right there to save it.

Kieran Trippier was replaced for Tino Livramento.

Barcelona and Newcastle are already playing the second half!

It has been an absolute goal-fest at the Spotify Camp Nou! Barcelona got off to a dream start when Raphinha opened the scoring just five minutes in, giving the home side an early lead. However, the advantage was short-lived as Anthony Elanga found the equalizer for Newcastle only ten minutes later, leveling the aggregate score once again.

The see-saw battle continued in the 18th minute when Marc Bernal restored Barcelona's lead, tapping home following a well-worked free-kick routine. But Newcastle's resilience shone through yet again; Elanga struck for a second time in the 28th minute to make it 2–2.

Just as it appeared the sides would head into the break level, the referee awarded a penalty to Barcelona after a VAR review confirmed a foul by Kieran Trippier on Raphinha. Lamine Yamal stepped up to the spot and clinicaly converted, sending the Spotify Camp Nou into a frenzy. His goal capped off an extraordinary first half, sending Barcelona into the locker room with a 3–2 lead on the night and a 4–3 aggregate advantage.

The game at the Spotify Camp Nou goes to halftime!

Lamine Yamal scores from the penalty spot!!!

After a VAR review, the referee awarded a penalty for Barcelona and booked Kieran Trippier after a foul on Raphinha.

Lamine Yamal missed a golden opportunity in front of Newcastle's goal!

Pau Cubarsi received a yellow card.

Following the equalizer, Barcelona have maintained relentless offensive pressure in an attempt to reclaim the lead.

Anthony Elanga strikes again!!!

Barcelona's Eric Garcia left the field injured to make way for Ronald Araujo.

Marc Bernal gives Barcelona the lead!!

Newcastle's Joelinton received a yellow card.

Anthony Elanga scores the equalizer!!

Raphinha scores the opener at the Spotify Camp Nou!!!

After a Newcastle corner kick, Dan Burn found the space to unleash the first shot of the game, that Joan Garcia saved without problems.

The game between Barcelona and Newcastle is underway!

Players from both teams are on the field for the Champions League anthem. Everything is ready for the start of the match!

The historical head-to-head between these two clubs heavily favors Barcelona, who have recorded four wins to Newcastle’s one. The Magpies' lone victory came during the 1997-98 Champions League group stage, a famous 3–2 triumph at St. James' Park powered by a Faustino Asprilla hat-trick.

However, Newcastle have never won a competitive match on Barcelona's home turf. A victory today would not only secure their place in the quarterfinals but would also mark the first time in club history that they have conquered the Camp Nou.

Players for both sides have taken the field for warmups at the Spotify Camp Nou!

Frenkie de Jong won't play today vs Newcastle, as he suffered a hamstring tear in his right distal biceps femoris and remains sidelined.

Barcelona's starting XI: Joan Garcia; Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Joao Cancelo; Pedri, Marc Bernal; Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha; Robert Lewandowksi.

Newcastle's starting XI: Aaron Ramsdale; Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall; Sandro Tonali, Jacob Ramsey, Joelinton; Anthony Elanga, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes.

French referee Francois Letexier has been appointed to officiate the clash between Barcelona and Newcastle. He will be joined on the field by Cyril Mugnier and Mehdi Rahmouni, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.

Full officiating team:

• Referee: Francois Letexier (FRA)
• Assistant Referee 1: Cyril Mugnier (FRA)
• Assistant Referee 2: Mehdi Rahmouni (FRA)
• Fourth official: Jeremie Pignard (FRA)
• VAR: Bram Van Driessche (BEL)

Barcelona vs Newcastle will get underway at the Spotify Camp Nou at 1:45 PM (ET).

DirecTV Stream will be the primary option to watch Barcelona vs Newcastle in the USA. Other options to enjoy the game are: Paramount+, UniMás, TUDN and ViX.

Welcome to our live blog of the UEFA Champions League. Barcelona host Newcastle today at the Spotify Camp Nou in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16, after a 1-1 draw at St. James’ Park!

Stay with us for all the action and minute-by-minute updates of this exciting game!