Technical prowess prevails! Raphinha scores twice and assists twice + creates a penalty, Yamal assists and scores, Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle

At 01:45 Beijing time on March 19, the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Barcelona hosted Newcastle at home. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw.

In the first half, Fermín assisted Raphinha to break the deadlock, Hall assisted Elanga to equalize, Martin assisted Bernal to score again and regain the lead, Barnes assisted Elanga to equalize once more. During stoppage time, Raphinha created a penalty, which Yamal converted to give Barcelona a 3-2 lead over Newcastle at halftime.

In the second half, Raphinha reciprocated by assisting Fermín to score, completing a goal and an assist each. Subsequently, Raphinha and Yamal assisted Lewandowski to score twice, and Raphinha scored again, achieving two goals and two assists.

Ultimately, Barcelona secured a 7-2 victory over Newcastle at home, advancing to the Champions League quarter-finals with an aggregate score of 8-3. They will face Atlético Madrid in the quarter-finals, which also serves as a revenge match from the Copa del Rey.Barcelona vs Newcastle,Flick deployed a 4231 formation with Lewandowski leading the attack, supported by Fermín behind him, flanked by Yamal and Raphinha. Bernal and Pedri partnered as midfield anchors. García, Cubarsi, Martin, and Cancelo formed the four-man defense, with Joan García as goalkeeper. The starting lineup's value was €679 million.

Eddie Howe employed a 433 formation with Barnes, Gordon, and Elanga as the front three. Tonali, Joelinton, and Ramsey composed the midfield trio. Hall, Dan Burn, Gavi, and Trippier formed the four-man defense, with Ramsdale as goalkeeper. The starting lineup's value was €377 million.

This match was a clash between technical skill and physical power. Barcelona and Newcastle represent two distinct football philosophies. Newcastle performed well, but without Guimarães, their key player, Barcelona's technical dominance at Camp Nou overwhelmed Newcastle. Raphinha delivered a stellar performance, contributing to five goals with two goals, two assists, and creating a penalty. Lewandowski proved his enduring prowess with two goals. Yamal and Fermín, both products of Barcelona's youth academy, each scored and assisted.

Barcelona's defense was makeshift, but their superior ball control and technical play led to a 7-2 home victory over Newcastle. Elanga's two equalizing goals couldn't save Newcastle. Barcelona advanced with an aggregate score of 8-3, a five-goal advantage, and will meet Atlético Madrid in the quarter-finals. After exiting the Champions League, Newcastle should focus on striving for a seventh-place finish in the Premier League to secure a European spot. Perhaps the Europa League or Europa Conference League better suits Newcastle's current squad configuration.After the match, Raphinha, who contributed to five goals, received a perfect 10 rating, while Lewandowski earned a 9 as the second highest.Throughout the game,