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Late Yamal penalty earns Barcelona draw at Newcastle in Champions League

Late Yamal penalty earns Barcelona draw at Newcastle in Champions League

Summary

Barcelona and Newcastle United ended their Champions League match with a 1-1 draw. Lamine Yamal scored a penalty for Barcelona in stoppage time after Harvey Barnes gave Newcastle a late lead. The second leg of their last-16 tie will take place in Barcelona on March 18.

Key Facts

  • Lamine Yamal scored a last-minute penalty for Barcelona to tie the game at 1-1.
  • Newcastle's Harvey Barnes scored in the 86th minute to give them a temporary lead.
  • Malick Thiaw's foul on Dani Olmo resulted in the penalty awarded to Barcelona.
  • The second leg of the match will be played on March 18 in Barcelona.
  • Joelinton's goal for Newcastle was disallowed due to offside.
  • The match was part of the Champions League last-16 round.

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