FC Barcelona secured a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals by defeating Newcastle United 7-2 at Camp Nou, sealing an 8-3 aggregate victory. The match saw a thrilling second-half performance from Barcelona, with Fermin Lopez, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha leading the charge. The first half was intense, with five goals and opportunities for both teams in front of a 60,000-strong crowd.
Raphinha opened the scoring for Barcelona in the sixth minute, set up by Fermin Lopez, but Newcastle quickly equalized through Anthony Elanga. Barcelona regained the lead in the 18th minute with Marc Bernal’s close-range finish. Elanga netted his second goal for Newcastle before halftime, leveling the score once again.
The second half was all about Barcelona’s dominance, with Fermin Lopez, Lewandowski, and Raphinha extending the lead. Barcelona’s relentless attack saw them score five goals in the second half, with Lewandowski completing a brace and Raphinha adding another. The victory allowed Barcelona’s coach, Hansi Flick, to make substitutions and rest key players for upcoming matches.
