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Newcastle Collapse: 7-2 Loss Mirrors Neville's Nightmare
19 Mar
Summary
- Eddie Howe's team suffered a heavy 7-2 defeat against Barcelona.
- The loss equaled an unwanted record previously held by Gary Neville.
- Anthony Elanga scored twice for Newcastle in the first half.
Eddie Howe's Newcastle United squad endured a significant 7-2 defeat in Barcelona, a result that deeply impacted their European aspirations. This heavy loss saw Howe draw a historical parallel, matching an unwanted managerial record previously held by Gary Neville.
Neville's own tenure had been marked by a similarly severe 7-0 loss to Barcelona. In Wednesday's encounter, Newcastle's defense experienced a total collapse, despite a competitive first half. Anthony Elanga had managed to score twice before halftime, briefly keeping the contest within reach for the Magpies.
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