The second leg of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 saw another key match, with Barcelona, playing at the Camp Nou, defeating Newcastle United 7-2 thanks to goals from Rafinha, Marc Bernal, Yamal, Fermín, and Lewandowski.

Three minutes into the game, Newcastle created an attacking opportunity when Malik Ghaf headed the ball to Dan Burn, who turned and shot from inside the box, but the ball was caught by Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia.

In the 6th minute, Fermín broke free of his defender and passed the ball to Rafinha, who controlled it but posed no threat. Fermín then passed it back from the penalty area, where Rafinha received it, took a few steps, and fired a low shot into the net, giving Barcelona a 1-0 lead. In the 7th minute, Pau Kouvarsi played a long pass, and as Fermín received the ball, Newcastle goalkeeper Ramsdale rushed out to the edge of the penalty area to clear Fermín's shot.

In the 15th minute, Lewis Hall delivered a diagonal pass into the penalty area, where an unmarked Anthony Elanga slotted home to equalize for Newcastle at 1-1. In the 18th minute, Barcelona won a free kick; Gerard Martin headed the ball across, and Mark Bernal volleyed it into the net, putting Barcelona back in the lead at 2-1.

In the 22nd minute, Barcelona substituted Araujo for Eric Garcia. In the 23rd minute, Rafinha took a corner kick, and Araujo's header went wide of the post. In the 28th minute, Javi Barnes crossed the ball into the box, and Anthony Elanga slotted it home, leveling the score at 2-2 for Newcastle.

In the 32nd minute, Newcastle continued their attack, with Gordon receiving a cross from Anthony Elanga but shooting wide. In the 40th minute, Rafinha regained possession and passed the ball across, but Lewandowski's shot was blocked by an opposing player.

In first-half stoppage time, Fermín crossed the ball into the box, and Rafinha was brought down by Trippier as he prepared to receive it. After VAR intervention, the referee awarded Barcelona a penalty. Rafinha then converted the penalty, putting Barcelona back in front of Newcastle 3-2.

In the 50th minute of the second half, Lewandowski passed the ball back from the penalty area, and Rafinha volleyed it, but the ball was caught by Newcastle goalkeeper Ramsdale. In the 51st minute, Rafinha passed the ball to Fermín, who then entered the penalty area and, facing Ramsdale, fired a low shot into the empty net, extending Barcelona's lead to 4-2.

In the 56th minute, Rafinha took a corner kick, and Lewandowski rose to head the ball into the net, making it 5-2 for Barcelona. In the 61st minute, Yamal dealt with the defense and made a diagonal pass, which Lewandowski followed up with a shot to score, further extending Barcelona's lead to 6-2.

In the 72nd minute, Jacob Ramsey made a mistake, allowing Rafinha to regain possession and score with a low shot, giving Barcelona a 7-2 lead. In the 83rd minute, Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia suffered an injury and was subsequently replaced by Szczesny.

In the 90th minute, Lewis Hall received a through pass from Willock and took a shot, but it was saved by Barcelona goalkeeper Szczesny.

Ultimately, Barcelona defeated Newcastle 7-2 at home.

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