Raphinha, Marc Bernal and Anthony Elanga swap open goals in Barcelona-Newcastle
Barcelona did not get a point until the last blow in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 against Newcastle United in St. James’ Park. However, it only took them five minutes to open the scoring in the second half at Camp Nou.
Hansi Flick made one change in the first leg, bringing on Eric Garcia in place of Ronald Araujo at right back. Equally, Eddie Howe started Anthony Gordon in place of Will Osula up front in his only change from the 1-1 draw. Newcastle had the better start, getting two shots on goal from Joan Garcia, but it was Barcelona who struck first.
🚨 OFFICIAL: XI! [@FCBarcelona] pic.twitter.com/M7HfC969O6
– barcacentre (@barcacentre) March 18, 2026
Lamine Yamal feeds Raphinha for the opening goal
It was Newcastle pressing high that got the opener. Lamine Yamal turned to Lewis Hall in the middle of the field, and fed Raphinha on the right. Interchanging with Fermin Lopez on the outside, the Brazilian had plenty of time to slot into the bottom left corner after just six minutes, giving the Blaugrana the lead on the night and on aggregate.
El MOMENTO del Barca.
🪄 Crea Lamine Yamal.
🅰️ Assistant Fermín.
💥 Ejecuta Raphinha.#UCL #LaCasaDelFútbol pic.twitter.com/D90acqeXuL– Movistar Plus+ Deports (@MPlusDeportes) March 18, 2026
Raphinha’s cool finish gives Barcelona the lead at Camp Nou 🔵🔴
That’s Lamine Yamal’s twist on design 🤤 pic.twitter.com/Jx3h9KWOar
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) March 18, 2026
Early success for Barcelona 🎯
Smart play from Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha uses the finish! @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/wgcODwwUlg
– Football on TNT Sports (@footballantnt) March 18, 2026
Raphinha opened the scoring for FCB! Agg: 2-1
🇪🇺 Barcelona 1-0 Newcastle pic.twitter.com/7P7xK1QZzY
— Goal Gallery (@Goalgallery2) March 18, 2026
Newcastle United responded within 10 minutes
It didn’t take long for Newcastle’s reply to arrive, with Lewis Hall and Harvey Barnes combining down the left. Anthony Elanga was selected after defending Barcelona, and his fate was perfect.
Anthony Elanga equalizes for Newcastle against Barcelona, making the score 1-1 inside 15 minutes ⚡️@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/rS84T4aQtt
– Football on TNT Sports (@footballantnt) March 18, 2026
GOAL! NEWCASTLE SUN 1-1
pic.twitter.com/7rEfSDdq4R— 𝖥𝖧𝖾𝖾𝖾 𝖦𝖾𝗈𝗈 (@iF29s) March 18, 2026
This Barcelona vs. Newcastle says 🔥
Anthony Elanga brought Newcastle level briefly, before Marc Bernal finished to bring Barcelona back ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/my25cdmE03
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) March 18, 2026
Marc Bernal restores Barcelona’s advantage
As good as Newcastle’s response was, Barcelona had theirs. A set-piece from Raphinha was headed at the far post, and Gerard Martin nodded back across the six-yard box rather than own an own goal. Marc Bernal continued his fine goalscoring form, finishing easily from close range.
Just three minutes after Newcastle scored an equalizing goal, Barcelona are back in front through Marc Bernal 🤯@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/h08xgeYwFI
– Football on TNT Sports (@footballantnt) March 18, 2026
GOAL! BERNAL OF BARCELONA 2-1 NEWCASTLE
pic.twitter.com/DcMePl3CdM— 𝖥𝖧𝖾𝖾𝖾 𝖦𝖾𝗈𝗈 (@iF29s) March 18, 2026
Elanga levels before the 30′ mark
Barcelona was their worst enemy in the second goal conceded. Lamine Yamal delivered the ball deep into his own half, and Harvey Barnes beat Ronald Araujo to get the ball across the box. Elanga went in behind Joao Cancelo with the fourth goal in 28 minutes.
In the sun, he has worked again. What a game
🇪🇺 Barcelona 2-2 Newcastle pic.twitter.com/HYIDQuxkmN
— Goal Gallery (@Goalgallery2) March 18, 2026
Newcastle take advantage of Lamine Yamal’s pass as Anthony Elanga scores two goals in the first half 😲@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/2LJ2W78AEK
– Football on TNT Sports (@footballantnt) March 18, 2026
