UEFA Champions League / Barça – Newcastle: 3-2 at halftime in a wild match!

Europe 18 March 2026 at 14:43

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

18.03.26 FT Champions League

Barcelona

7

:

Newcastle

2

The show is in full swing at Camp Nou. At halftime of the Champions League round of 16 second leg between FC Barcelona and Newcastle, the Catalans lead 3-2 after an action-packed first half. With this scoreline, Barça also takes the aggregate advantage over both legs (4-3).

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The match kicked off at an electrifying pace. Raphinha quickly opened the scoring before Anthony Elanga answered for Newcastle. Marc Bernal then put the Blaugrana back in front, but the Swedish striker netted a brace to bring the sides level.

Just when it seemed the teams would head into the break all square, a stoppage-time penalty changed everything. Lamine Yamal coolly converted from the spot, sending FC Barcelona into the dressing room with a crucial lead.

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