Barcelona did not get on the scoresheet until the last kick of the game in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash with Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. Yet it has taken them just five minutes to open the scoring in the second at Camp Nou.
Hansi Flick made just one change from the first leg, bringing Eric Garcia in for Ronald Araujo at right-back. Equally, Eddie Howe started Anthony Gordon in place of Will Osula up front in his only change from the 1-1 draw. Newcastle had the better start, getting two shots off on goal at Joan Garcia, but it was Barcelona who struck first.
🚨 OFFICIAL: The XI! [@FCBarcelona]
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) March 18, 2026
It was with Newcastle pressing high that the opener came though. Lamine Yamal turned away from Lewis Hall in midfield, and fed Raphinha on the right side. Exchanging touches with Fermin Lopez on the outside, the Brazilian had plenty of time to pick out the bottom left corner after just six minutes, giving the Blaugrana the lead on the night and on aggregate.
El MOMENTO del Barça.
🪄 Crea Lamine Yamal.
🅰️ Asiste Fermín.
💥 Ejecuta Raphinha.#UCL #LaCasaDelFútbol— Movistar Plus+ Deportes (@MPlusDeportes) March 18, 2026
Raphinha's cool finish gives Barcelona the early lead at the Camp Nou 🔵🔴
That Lamine Yamal turn in the build-up 🤤
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) March 18, 2026
Early breakthrough for Barcelona 🎯
Brilliant play from Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha applies the finish! @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 18, 2026
Raphinha opens scoirng for FCB! Agg: 2-1
🇪🇺 Barcelona 1-0 Newcastle
— Goal Gallery (@Goalgallery2) March 18, 2026
It did not take long for the Newcastle response to arrive though, with Lewis Hall and Harvey Barnes combining well down the left. Anthony Elanga was picked out in behind the Barcelona defence, and his finish was perfect.
Anthony Elanga equalises for Newcastle against Barcelona, making the score 1-1 inside 15 minutes ⚡️@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 18, 2026
GOAL! ELANGA FOR NEWCASTLE 1-1
— 𝖥𝖺𝗌𝗍 𝖦𝗈𝖺𝗅𝗌 (@iF29s) March 18, 2026
As good as Newcastle’s response was, Barcelona had one of their own. A set piece from Raphinha was clipped to the far post, and Gerard Martin nodded down back across the six-yard box rather than going for goal himself. Marc Bernal continued his fine goalscoring form, finishing with ease from close range.
Just three minutes after Newcastle equalised, Barcelona are back in the lead through Marc Bernal 🤯@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 18, 2026
GOAL! BERNAL FOR BARCELONA 2-1 NEWCASTLE
— 𝖥𝖺𝗌𝗍 𝖦𝗈𝖺𝗅𝗌 (@iF29s) March 18, 2026
