Rapha, Robert run riot! Barcelona score seven to knockout Newcastle
Updated On: 20 March, 2026 08:24 AM IST | Barcelona | Agencies
Star forwards Raphinha and Lewandowski score a brace each as Barcelona rout Newcastle 7-2 in last-16 second leg; boss Hansi Flick reveals how his half-time strategy ensured Spaniards gain greater degree of control in the game

Raphinha celebrates his goal against Newcastle in their UCL clash on Wednesday; (right) Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski after scoring against Newcastle on Wednesday
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona stormed to a 7-2 victory over Newcastle United on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, winning 8-3 on aggregate.
Robert Lewandowski (56th and 61st min) and Raphinha (6th and 72nd) struck twice each for the Catalan giants as Eddie Howe’s side crumbled under a scintillating attacking display from the hosts at Camp Nou.
Lamine Yamal (45+7th), Marc Bernal (18th) and Fermin Lopez (51st) were also on target for the Catalan giants.

