Yamal scores as Barcelona snatch Champions League draw at Newcastle | OneFootball

With a late penalty goal, Barcelona secured a 1-1 draw against Newcastle this Tuesday, in the first leg of the Round of 16 of the Champions League. Harvey Barnes scored for the English side at St. James’ Park in the 85th minute, while Lamine Yamal equalized in stoppage time.

Match Situation

Thus, the battle for a spot in the quarterfinals will be decided next Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. (Brasília time) at Camp Nou. If there is another draw, the match will go to a penalty shootout.

📋 Match Summary

⚫⚪ NEWCASTLE 1 x 1 BARCELONA 🔴🔵

🏆 Competition: Champions League Round of 16 🏟️ Venue: St. James’ Park 📅 Date: March 10, 2026 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 5:00 p.m. (Brasília time)

Goals

How the Match Went

Newcastle started on the front foot and had the first good chance in the 16th minute. Elanga broke into the box from the right and fired a strong cross-shot, but Joan García made a good save to deny the English side. In the 23rd minute, Barcelona responded and Lamine Yamal managed a shot to the right corner, but Ramsdale saved.

Four minutes later, Osula received a cross in the six-yard box and threatened with a header over the Spanish goal. In the 33rd minute, Elanga had another opportunity with a shot from outside the box, forcing Joan García to stretch for the save.

In the second half, at 62 minutes, Raphael Araújo received a fine cross at the far post but headed poorly, sending the ball out. Four minutes later, Raphinha controlled a long ball on the left and passed into the middle of the box for Lewandowski, who slid in but missed a good chance.

At the 73rd minute, Gordon broke down the right and passed to Murphy at the edge of the box, who set up Barnes to hit the post. On the rebound, Joelinton put the ball in the net, but he was offside and the goal was disallowed. Only in the 85th minute did Newcastle manage to open the scoring. Livramento played a one-two with Ramsey on the right and crossed to the far post, where Barnes was alone to finish and put the English side ahead.

Then, in the 90+9th minute, Thiaw fouled Olmo in the box and a penalty was awarded to Barcelona. Lamine Yamal stepped up and converted to secure the draw for the Spanish side.

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