The Catalans conceded a first-goal lead in the 86th minute, but managed to equalize in the final moments of the game.
Newcastle and Barcelona saved the best, that is, the goals, for the end of a hard-fought duel that finished in a 1-1 draw . Harvey Barnes, in the 86th minute, and Lamine Yamal, with a penalty converted in the 90+6th minute, built the result.
In the rematch between the two teams, who faced each other in the opening round of the Champions League group stage , the clash of styles between Newcastle’s intensity and Barcelona’s virtuosity resulted in a balanced game at St. James’ Park.
The English side made several dangerous approaches to the Catalan goal, but lacked quality finishing. On the other side, Barça tried to impose their style, but the pace set by their opponents never allowed them to do so.
The second half was the most exciting, bringing action to both goals. In the 66th minute, Lewandowski came close to scoring for Barcelona , but his header from Raphinha went wide.
In response, Newcastle wasted their best chance so far when Anthony Gordon hit the post (74th minute). On the rebound, Joelinton still managed to put the ball into the back of the Barça net, but he was in a (clear) offside position.
Newcastle and Barcelona saved the best, that is, the goals, for the end of a hard-fought duel that finished in a 1-1 draw . Harvey Barnes, in the 86th minute, and Lamine Yamal, with a penalty converted in the 90+6th minute, built the result.
In the rematch between the two teams, who faced each other in the opening round of the Champions League group stage , the clash of styles between Newcastle’s intensity and Barcelona’s virtuosity resulted in a balanced game at St. James’ Park.
The English side made several dangerous approaches to the Catalan goal, but lacked quality finishing. On the other side, Barça tried to impose their style, but the pace set by their opponents never allowed them to do so.
The second half was the most exciting, bringing action to both goals. In the 66th minute, Lewandowski came close to scoring for Barcelona , but his header from Raphinha went wide.
In response, Newcastle wasted their best chance so far when Anthony Gordon hit the post (74th minute). On the rebound, Joelinton still managed to put the ball into the back of the Barça net, but he was in a (clear) offside position.
The Magpies never let their guard down and ended up scoring in the 86th minute when Harvey Barnes, with Raphinha in the ditch, took advantage of a cross from Jacob Murphy to beat Joan Garcia on the second attempt. However, in the final minute of stoppage time, Malick Thiaw brought down Dani Olmo inside the English penalty area, allowing Lamine Yamal to make it 1-1 from the penalty spot. Newcastle will visit Camp Nou on March 18 for the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie.