Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski and Fermin gave Barcelona some breathing room against Newcastle
Barcelona were under heavy pressure against Newcastle United in the first half of the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16. However, just eight minutes into the second half, the Catalan team finally found some breathing space for the first time.
The Blaugrana took the lead three times in the first half, through Raphinha, Marc Bernal and Lamine Yamal, but they may have felt that Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski could have given them a bigger lead. However, Newcastle were causing major problems for Barcelona. Harvey Barnes gave Anthony Elanga two chances to pull Barcelona back, but on the stroke of half-time, Lamine Yamal put Barcelona back in front.
Lamine Yamal’s penalty puts Barcelona back in front
It was in the last minute of stoppage time in the first half when Lamine Yamal played Fermin Lopez at the bottom right back. His ball over the box looked like it would find Raphinha, but it was pushed back by Kieran Trippier. Lamine Yamal just beat Aaron Ramsdale from there.
Lamine Yamal scores from the penalty spot with the last kick of a breathless first half 🎯
Barcelona leads 3-2 tonight, and 4-3 away 🔵🔴 pic.twitter.com/PjKmw00gRO
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) March 18, 2026
Lamine Yamal restores Barcelona’s lead from there! ⚽@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/I2JyULTSOH
– Football on TNT Sports (@footballantnt) March 18, 2026
LAMINE YAMAL CONVERTS HIS PENALTY TO MAKE IT 3-2 BARCA (4-3) AGGREGATE
— post (@__post) March 18, 2026
Fermin Lopez gives breathing room
Barcelona came out with more verve in the second half as well, and after some good movement between Gerard Martin and Raphinha, Fermin Lopez was sent in behind to score the fourth of the night.
FERMIN LOPEZ SCORES AND MAKES IT 4-2 BARCA (5-3) AGGREGATE
— post (@__post) March 18, 2026
Fermín López caps off a well-worked move as Barcelona score a fourth 👏
@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/lUgD3eY949
– Football on TNT Sports (@footballantnt) March 18, 2026
Robert Lewandowski returns to scoring form
Lewandowski’s second goal followed, justifying his choice. Lopez went in from behind to win a corner, and Lewandowski beat Tino Livramento from behind for Raphinha’s corner.
Robert Lewandowski steps up to get in on the action 🎯@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/Nd6iF5wfIK
– Football on TNT Sports (@footballantnt) March 18, 2026
🚨 LEWANDOWSKI MAKES IT 5-2 BARCELONA VS NEWCASTLE WOW WHAT A GAME AND PERFECT GAME 🤯🔥pic.twitter.com/ZWOAxBknsR
— King £ (@xKGx__) March 18, 2026
Minutes later, he had a second. Lamine Yamal had a second good turn in midfield from a central position, and this time it sent Lewandowski clear on the right side of the box. His fate was at the clinic across from Ramsdale.
Robert Lewandowski strikes again to score Barcelona’s SIXTH goal! 😲@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/iyCqMcikX1
– Football on TNT Sports (@footballantnt) March 18, 2026
🚨🇪🇺 | GOAL: ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI FOR THE BRACE!
SIX GOALS FOR BARCELONA TODAY! INCREDIBLE!
7-3 FORWARD!
Barcelona 6-2 Newcastle. pic.twitter.com/DXSKMVOwtU
— TheGoalsZone (@TheGoalsZone) March 18, 2026
