We asked Dean Wilkins to give us his match ratings and player comments after Newcastle 1 Barcelona 1.Ramsdale 7A tricky one, as apart from the penalty, didn’t have a serious save to make.The team in front of him played so well, limited to only one other effort on target that was straight at him.Dist
Newcastle United hosting Barcelona, Lewis Hall up against Lamine Yamal.A duel that was expected to have a major bearing on this St James’ Park contest.Lamine Yamal scored that late equaliser from the penalty spot.However, there was no doubt about who won this duel of top class winger and elite lifel
I had a bit of an epiphany the morning of this game.On their arrival in the north east, Barcelona posted a string of social media posts marvelling at the surroundings of their very English country hotel, with an increasingly overdone series of reference to it looking like Hogwarts.I did wonder if th
La Liga leader Barcelona came to St James’ Park on Tuesday night.Domestic title winners last season and losing Champions League semi-finalists, this time looking to go all the way in the top European competition.Many neutrals may well have expected Barcelona to dominate this last 16 Champions League
Eddie Howe watched on as Newcastle United hosted Barcelona.The last 16 of the Champions League, a first leg at St James’ Park.Harvey Barnes deservedly giving United the lead on 86 minutes, after the home side were easily the best team.Only for a cruel penalty awarded when the referee allowed Barcelo
Interesting to read through these BBC Sport ‘neutrals’ comments, following on from Newcastle United drawing 1-1 at home to Barcelona.A brilliant team performance from United that deserved so much more.If they can play to those kind of levels over in Barcelona next Wednesday, Eddie Howe and his team
Hansi Flick watched on as Barcelona were a clear second best to Newcastle United.Eddie Howe’s team were excellent.By a distance the better team and just couldn’t put the goals on top of that performance.That is until the 86th minute when Harvey Barnes struck what looked the winner.Only for the appal
Newcastle United approached Tuesday night’s Champions League match, knowing they needed a huge performance against Barcelona.Eddie Howe and his players with hopes of reaching the last 16 of the Champions League.With the second leg to follow in eight days time, United knowing they had to stay in the
Newcastle United 1 Barcelona 1 – Wednesday 10 March 2026 8pmInstant fan/writer reaction from some of our regular contributors on The Mag.Nat Seaton:‘From such a high to such a low!A brilliant performance, especially in the second half, should have seen us win and Barnes to be written into our Europe
The confirmed Newcastle United team v Barcelona has now been announced.Eddie Howe’s side hoping to make it five consecutive home wins in the Champions League at St James’ Park.A win against Barcelona to add to victories over Benfica, Athletic Club, PSV and Qarabag.An 8pm kick-off on Tyneside this Tu
