Eddie Howe praises 'outstanding' Newcastle as 'soft' last-gasp Barcelona penalty leaves Champions League tie delicately poised
Goal | 11.03.2026 08:26
The narrative seemed set for a legendary Tyneside tale when Harvey Barnes ghosted in at the back post to break the deadlock with just five minutes of normal time remaining. However, the margins at the elite level are notoriously thin, and Barcelona’s relentless pressure eventually forced a decisive error from the Newcastle backline. The atmosphere shifted in a heartbeat during the final seconds of stoppage time. Substitute Dani Olmo showed a veteran's guile to draw a foul from Malick Thiaw, who dangled a tired leg inside the area. Lamine Yamal, the teenager who continues to defy his years, stepped up to convert from the spot with ice in his veins.
