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Late Penalty Denies Newcastle Victory Over Barcelona
11 Mar
Summary
- Lamine Yamal scored an 96th-minute penalty, tying the game.
- Newcastle led through Barnes' close-range goal in the 86th minute.
- The match ended 1-1, leaving the tie open for the second leg.
A last-gasp penalty secured a crucial 1-1 draw for Barcelona in their encounter with Newcastle. The decisive moment came in the 96th minute when 18-year-old Lamine Yamal converted from the spot, denying Newcastle a significant victory.
Newcastle had appeared set to claim a win, having taken the lead in the 86th minute. Barnes scored with a close-range effort, and despite hitting the post earlier, his goal seemed enough.
Despite the late setback, Newcastle's head coach, Eddie Howe, described the penalty as 'soft' and expressed belief in his team's ability to challenge Barcelona in the upcoming second leg at Camp Nou. He highlighted the team's strong performance across all phases of play.
Barcelona's head coach, Hansi Flick, admitted his team did not play well with the ball, making numerous unforced errors. However, he was content with the 1-1 draw, acknowledging that a draw was a satisfactory outcome given the game's progression. The tie remains open for the return fixture.
