Match summary

FC Barcelona - Newcastle United: 7-2 Barcelona edged a wild first half, with Raphinha and Marc Bernal scoring before Lamine Yamal's stoppage-time penalty made it 3-2. Newcastle twice drew level through Anthony Elanga, who scored both away goals to keep it tight at 2-2. After the break, Barca exploded as Fermin Lopez and Robert Lewandowski (two goals) piled on the pressure, before Raphinha completed his brace. With 63% possession and 13 shots on target, Barcelona's attacking wave proved far too much at Camp Nou.

Man of the Match

Key player: Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona): With the score tied 2-2, he converted the penalty on the stroke of half-time to make it 3-2, Barcelona's decisive winning goal. That strike flipped the momentum and ensured Barcelona entered the break in front, forcing Newcastle to chase the game. He then added a direct attacking contribution after the restart with a key assist, helping Barcelona pull clear on the way to a 7-2 rout.

Conclusion

Barcelona turned a tense, back-and-forth first half into a statement win, using Yamal's timely penalty as the pivot before unleashing a ruthless second-half surge.