Barcelona advances to quarterfinals with 7 goals
Barcelona advanced to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League by defeating Newcastle United with 7 goals in the second leg of the Round of 16, following a draw in the first match.
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In the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Barcelona hosted Newcastle United at the Nou Camp. The hosts started the return leg of the tie, which ended 1-1 in England, with a goal from Raphinha in the 6th minute.
While Newcastle equalized with Elanga in the 17th minute, Marc Bernal scored Barcelona's second goal just 1 minute later. Elanga scored his and his team's second goal in the 28th minute, and the first half ended in a 2-2 draw.
The Catalans displayed an effective performance in the second half, finding 4 goals between the 45th and 61st minutes. During this period, Robert Lewandowski scored twice, while Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez each added a goal.
Raphinha netted his second and his team's 7th goal in the 72nd minute. No further goals were scored in the remaining time, and Barcelona secured their place in the Champions League quarterfinals.
In the Champions League quarterfinals, Barcelona will face the winner of the Atletico Madrid vs. Tottenham tie.