FC Barcelona produced a dominant show to knock out Newcastle United from the UEFA Champions League, with Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski each scoring twice.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe had urged his gamers to be courageous on the Nou Camp, and his facet responded effectively in an entertaining first half.
Barcelona took an early lead when Raphinha completed neatly after a fast trade with Fermin Lopez. Nevertheless, Newcastle replied virtually instantly as Anthony Elanga tapped in from shut vary following a cross from Lewis Corridor.
The house facet went forward once more by means of Marc Bernal, however Newcastle confirmed nice spirit to degree as soon as extra. Harvey Barnes discovered Elanga on the again publish, and the winger completed first-time to make it 2–2.
Barcelona regained the lead simply earlier than the break when Lamine Yamal transformed a penalty after a VAR overview penalised Kieran Trippier.
Regardless of trailing 3–2 at half-time, Newcastle have been nonetheless within the tie. However the second half informed a unique story.
Barcelona took management shortly after the restart as Fermin Lopez completed off a advantageous cross from Raphinha to increase the lead. Lewandowski then scored twice, first with a header after which with a robust end, placing the outcome past doubt.
Raphinha accomplished his brace afterward, profiting from a defensive error to seal a complete win for the Spanish facet.
Newcastle, who had proven promise within the first half, have been undone by poor defending after the break and have been left to replicate on missed alternatives.
Barcelona now transfer on to the quarter-finals, the place they’ll face both Atletico Madrid or Tottenham Hotspur.
