Newcastle United 1-1 Barcelona, UEFA Champions League 2025-26: Yamal's Late Penalty Denies Victory To The Magpies

Newcastle United and Barcelona played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Round of 16 at the St. James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Newcastle produced a gritty performance, making life hard for Hansi Flick's side despite not having Anthony Gordon as a starter due to illness. They dictated the tempo early on. Pedri gradually took things in control and Barcelona got back in the game.The match stayed goalless till the 86th minute. Harvey Barnes was in the right place at the right time to convert substitute Jacob Murphy's cross four minutes from the end of the regulation time. In the sixth minute of the added time, as it felt Newcastle have clinched a historic victory, Dani Olmo went down under Malick Thiaw's challenge and Italian referee Marco Guida pointed to the spot. Yamal did no mistake to convert the penalty and things stayed level ahead of the second leg.

Updated on: 11 March 2026 11:58 am

Published at: 11 March 2026 11:58 am

Newcastle United vs fc Barcelona UEFA Champions League soccer-Anthony Gordon

Newcastle's Anthony Gordon, center, reacts after the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Newcastle United and Barcelona in Newcastle , England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Newcastle United vs fc Barcelona UEFA Champions League soccer-Robert Lewandowski

Newcastle's Dan Burn, left, and Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski battle for the ball during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Newcastle United and Barcelona in Newcastle, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Newcastle United vs fc Barcelona UEFA Champions League soccer-Dani Olmo

Barcelona's Dani Olmo is greeted by teammates after he was fouled and got a penalty during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Newcastle United and Barcelona in Newcastle, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Barcelona's Dani Olmo is fouled and gets a penalty during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Newcastle United and Barcelona in Newcastle, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Newcastle United vs fc Barcelona UEFA Champions League soccer-Lamine Yamal

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, right, celebrates with Raphinha and Dani Olmo after scoring his side's first goal during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Newcastle United and Barcelona in Newcastle, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Newcastle United vs fc Barcelona UEFA Champions League soccer-Joelinton

Newcastle's Joelinton, top, and Barcelona's Raphinha battle for the ball during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Newcastle United and Barcelona in Newcastle, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Newcastle United vs fc Barcelona UEFA Champions League soccer-Fermin Lopez

Barcelona's Fermin Lopez gets in a shot during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Newcastle United and Barcelona in Newcastle, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Newcastle United vs fc Barcelona UEFA Champions League soccer-Dan Burn

Newcastle's Dan Burn clears the ball during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Newcastle United and Barcelona in Newcastl, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Newcastle's Joelinton controls the ball during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Newcastle United and Barcelona in Newcastle , England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Newcastle United vs fc Barcelona UEFA Champions League soccer-Harvey Barnes

Newcastle's Harvey Barnes, center, scores the opening goal during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Newcastle United and Barcelona in Newcastle, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Newcastle United vs fc Barcelona UEFA Champions League soccer-Malick Thiaw

Newcastle United's Malick Thiaw, right, fouls Barcelona's Dani Olmo which results in a penalty kick during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Newcastle United and Barcelona in Newcastle, England. | Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP