7M - Barcelona Run Riot to Beat Newcastle 7-2 and Reach Champions League Quarter Finals

Match summary

Barcelona demolished Newcastle 7-2 at Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, sealing an 8-3 aggregate win and booking a place in the Champions League quarter finals. The attendance was 56,662.

Scoring and key moments

Raphinha opened the scoring and completed a fine night with a second goal, also creating chances and winning a late penalty. Marc Bernal added a header, Lamine Yamal converted a stoppage-time spot kick to restore Barca's lead before half-time, Fermin Lopez struck early in the second half, and Robert Lewandowski netted twice in quick succession to compound Newcastle's collapse. Anthony Elanga scored both of Newcastle's goals in the first half.

Team performances

Barcelona were devastating in attack and capitalised on repeated defensive errors by Newcastle. The visitors competed strongly in spells, particularly in the first half when they twice drew level, but they were overwhelmed after the break as Barca scored three times inside ten minutes to put the tie beyond doubt.

Records and milestones

Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to reach ten Champions League goals (18 years 248 days). Robert Lewandowski set a record as the oldest player to score in a Champions League knockout match (37 years 209 days) and became the oldest player to score two or more goals in a Champions League game.

Manager reactions

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe described the set-piece goals they conceded as "unforgivable" and lamented individual errors that cost his side. He insisted the squad must recover quickly for their next fixture at home to Sunderland.

Looking ahead

Barcelona progress to face Atletico Madrid in the quarter finals. Newcastle return to domestic action against Sunderland at St James Park on Sunday, March 22, 2026.