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Yamal gives Barcelona hope in last gasp, avoiding defeat against Newcastle
2026-03-10 23:24:41 / SPORT
In a dramatic Champions League clash between Newcastle and Barcelona, the score was tied 1-1.
The match started with high intensity, with both teams looking to control the midfield, but without much danger until around the 27th minute, when Newcastle's William Osula tried a header that went just over the bar. The first half ended goalless, with Barcelona having most of the possession, but Newcastle showing organisation and resilience.
The 74th minute brought another chance for Newcastle, when Joelinton scored, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Harvey Barnes also had a clear chance, hitting the right post from a precise pass on the edge of the area.
The decisive moment came in the 86th minute. Jacob Murphy delivered a perfect cross into the area, where Harvey Barnes, reacting quickly, shot the ball straight into the Catalans' net to give Newcastle a 1-0 lead. After the goal, the referee reviewed the case with VAR and confirmed that the goal was legal.
As the match was drawing to a close, the fourth minute of extra time was underway, Dani Olmo was brought down in the penalty area and a penalty was awarded. From the penalty spot, Lamine Yamal was accurate and managed to help his team equalize and not come out defeated from this first meeting, leaving the return match open in terms of qualification.
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