Match report

Barcelona Stuns Newcastle 7-2 in UEFA Champions League Clash

Barcelona
Barcelona
7–2
FT
Newcastle
Newcastle
Mar 18, 2026

Barcelona delivered a masterful performance, stunning Newcastle 7-2 in their UEFA Champions League clash. The match was a showcase of offensive brilliance, with Raphinha scoring twice and R. Lewandowski netting a brace. Newcastle managed to stay in contention with early goals from A. Elanga, but Barcelona's dominance was relentless.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle
  • • Raphinha scored twice (6', 72')
  • • R. Lewandowski netted two goals (56', 61')
  • • A. Elanga scored for Newcastle (15', 28')
  • • Barcelona's key assists: Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and Gerard Martín
  • • Joelinton and K. Trippier received yellow cards for Newcastle
  • • Lamine Yamal converted a penalty in the 45th minute

Lineups

Barcelona

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Garcia (G)
  • 24 E. Garcia (D)
  • 5 P. Cubarsi (D)
  • 18 G. Martin (D)
  • 2 J. Cancelo (D)
  • 22 M. Bernal (M)
  • 8 Pedri (M)
  • 10 Lamine Yamal (M)
  • 16 Fermín (M)
  • 11 Raphinha (M)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 W. Szczesny
  • 31 D. Kochen
  • 7 F. Torres
  • 4 R. Araujo
  • 6 Gavi
  • 28 R. Bardghji
  • 36 A. Cortes
  • 20 D. Olmo
  • 14 M. Rashford
  • 17 M. Casado
  • 43 T. Marques
  • 42 X. Espart

Newcastle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 32 A. Ramsdale (G)
  • 2 K. Trippier (D)
  • 12 M. Thiaw (D)
  • 33 D. Burn (D)
  • 3 L. Hall (D)
  • 41 J. Ramsey (M)
  • 7 Joelinton (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 20 A. Elanga (F)
  • 10 A. Gordon (F)
  • 11 H. Barnes (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 J. Ruddy
  • 58 A. Harris
  • 1 N. Pope
  • 28 J. Willock
  • 9 Y. Wissa
  • 4 S. Botman
  • 27 N. Woltemade
  • 23 J. Murphy
  • 21 V. Livramento
  • 18 W. Osula
  • 37 A. Murphy
  • 62 S. Neave

Timeline

  1. Barcelona
    6' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    Raphinha · Assist: Fermín López
  2. Newcastle
    15' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Elanga · Assist: L. Hall
  3. Newcastle
    17' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Joelinton

    Foul

  4. Barcelona
    18' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Bernal · Assist: Gerard Martín
  5. Barcelona
    22' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Garcia · On: R. Araujo
  6. Newcastle
    28' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Elanga · Assist: H. Barnes
  7. Barcelona
    44' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    P. Cubarsi

    Foul

  8. Barcelona
    45'+4 Barcelona Var · Penalty confirmed
    Raphinha
  9. Newcastle
    45'+5 Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    K. Trippier

    Foul

  10. Barcelona
    45' Barcelona Goal · Penalty
    Lamine Yamal
  11. Newcastle
    46' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Trippier · On: V. Livramento
  12. Barcelona
    51' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    Fermín López · Assist: Raphinha
  13. Newcastle
    55' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Tonali · On: J. Willock
  14. Barcelona
    56' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewandowski · Assist: Raphinha
  15. Newcastle
    60' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    J. Willock

    Foul

  16. Barcelona
    61' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewandowski · Assist: Lamine Yamal
  17. Newcastle
    64' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Joelinton · On: S. Botman
  18. Newcastle
    64' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Elanga · On: J. Murphy
  19. Barcelona
    66' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Lewandowski · On: F. Torres
  20. Barcelona
    66' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: João Cancelo · On: X. Espart
  21. Barcelona
    67' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Fermín López · On: D. Olmo
  22. Barcelona
    72' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    Raphinha
  23. Newcastle
    81' Newcastle subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Anthony Gordon · On: W. Osula
  24. Barcelona
    82' Barcelona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Joan García · On: W. Szczęsny

Match Stats

Stat Barcelona Newcastle
Fouls 9 13
Pass Accuracy 87% 74%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 8
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 457 267
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 13 5
xG 4.29 1.52
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 399 198
Shots Inside Box 16 7
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box 2 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Barcelona took an early lead with Raphinha's goal in the 6th minute, setting the tone for the game.
  • ▸ Newcastle's two early goals by A. Elanga (15' and 28') kept the match close, but Barcelona's response was swift and decisive.
  • ▸ The second half saw Barcelona's offensive onslaught, with goals from M. Bernal, Lamine Yamal, R. Lewandowski, and Raphinha sealing the victory.