Barcelona demolished Newcastle United 7-2 in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg at Spotify Camp Nou.
Raphinha opened for Barcelona, but Anthony Elanga equalized and added another for Newcastle, with Marc Bernal restoring Barcelona’s lead and Lamine Yamal scoring a penalty just before halftime to make it 3-2 at the break.
After the interval, Barcelona exploded: Fermín López, Robert Lewandowski brace, and Raphinha’s second completed the rout, showcasing Hansi Flick’s side’s ruthless attacking quality and home dominance despite Newcastle’s spirited first-half response.
The result showcased Hansi Flick’s side’s firepower at home, securing their quarter-final spot emphatically.
Here are the Barcelona player ratings:
Joan García (7/10)
Solid between the posts with key stops early on to keep momentum.
Distribution helped launch counters, though occasional long balls were rushed under pressure.
Ronald Araújo (7.5/10)
Strong in duels and covered well when pushed into unfamiliar positions.
Leadership at the back limited Newcastle’s threats after the initial chaos had settled.
Pau Cubarsí (8/10)
Composed on the ball and won crucial headers in a high-line setup.
Reading of the game shut down counters effectively in the second half.
Gerard Martín (7/10)
Provided good width and defensive recoveries when full-backs pushed high.
Solid in the air and clearances prevented easy overloads on the flanks.
Joao Cancelo (7/10)
Added attacking threat from deep with precise crosses and overlaps.
Defensive lapses were minimal as the team controlled possession overwhelmingly.
Marc Bernal (8.5/10)
Dictated tempo in midfield with smart interceptions and progressive passes.
Shielded the defense well, turning turnovers into quick transitions.
Pedri (8.5/10)
Controlled the rhythm and linked play beautifully in tight spaces.
Key to maintaining possession dominance after the early goals.
Fermín López (9/10)
Dynamic movement created space and supported attacks relentlessly.
Worked hard off the ball to press and recover in advanced areas.
Raphinha (9.5/10)
Devastating on the right with pace, deliveries, and clinical finishing.
Stretched the defense constantly, contributing heavily to the scoreline.
Lamine Yamal (9/10)
Electric dribbling and vision unlocked Newcastle’s backline repeatedly.
Direct threat forced errors and opened channels for teammates.
Robert Lewandowski (9/10)
Lethal in the box with smart positioning and multiple clinical finishes.
Held up play effectively to involve wingers and build sustained pressure.
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