Lewandowski, Bernal react after Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle United: ‘We made some mistakes, but…’ | OneFootball

Barcelona’s 7-2 victory over Newcastle United was filled with standout moments, but few were as symbolic as Robert Lewandowski finally finding the net again. 

Notably, the Polish striker had endured a frustrating spell in front of goal recently. 

That long wait came to an end in spectacular fashion, as Lewandowski struck twice on a night where Barcelona’s attack overwhelmed their opponents. 

Speaking after the match, Lewandowski did not hide his satisfaction, while also acknowledging there is still room for improvement within the team. 

“I’m very happy and very proud, both of myself and the team.

“We made some mistakes. It may have been too easy for Newcastle to score, but if you score seven goals, you can be very happy.”

Marc Bernal’s analysis

Another player making headlines is Marc Bernal, who continues to grow in confidence with every appearance. 

At just 18, the midfielder is already making a decisive impact across competitions, having scored in La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and now the Champions League in 2026.

Bernal was on the scoresheet. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

His goal against Newcastle was another reminder of his composure and timing in big moments. 

Opening up about what it means to play and score at Camp Nou, Bernal admitted,

“As a kid, I used to come to Camp Nou as a fan, and enjoying it now from the inside with the fans is like living a dream. 

“My goals? I couldn’t even imagine it.”

Bernal also shed light on the tactical adjustments that proved decisive in the game. 

Like many of his teammates, he recognised the difficulties Barcelona faced early on, particularly against Newcastle’s aggressive pressing.

“We knew they were going to press hard; we saw that in the first leg. 

“Flick told us at halftime to show the character to keep possession, that we were playing at home, and from there we controlled the game better and they fell apart a bit,” he concluded.

Source: Mundo Deportivo