Three takeaways from Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle United | UEFA Champions League Round of 16

Three takeaways from Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle United | UEFA Champions League Round of 16 It is not every day that Barcelona score seven goals in a game, not even under Hansi Flick. But that was what they pulled off last night at the Spotify Camp Nou, continuing their dream run at their beloved home stadium. Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski bagged braces while Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, and Marc Bernal all had a goal each to their name as Barcelona dismantled Newcastle United by a 7-2 scoreline .

The first half may have been far closer than one would imagine, but it was virtually a no-contest after the break as the Spanish side inflicted one of the season’s heaviest defeats on the English giants and booked a ticket to the quarterfinals. Barça Universal brings you three takeaways from Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle United (8-3 agg). A second-half of dreams Barcelona were ruthless in the second half.

(Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Barcelona and Newcastle United fought as equals for the opening 45 minutes at Spotify Camp Nou, and it was again only a Lamine Yamal penalty that separated the two teams at the break. Credit to the opponents, they created good openings with swift passing sequences and pressed with intensity in the opening period, making Barcelona uncomfortable in possession. Lacking control in the midfield, Barcelona never really got comfortable in the half and did not dictate the terms of play for most of the opening 45 minutes.

The second half, however, was one they will remember dreamily for a long time to come and a lot of it stemmed from the midfield regaining control. Pedri and Marc Bernal slowed down the proceedings for Barcelona after the break, taking control and shielding off pressure. They broke Newcastle’s rhythm and wore them down physically and mentally.