Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Newcastle United FC and FC Barcelona at St James' Park on March 10, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.placeholder image
Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Newcastle United FC and FC Barcelona at St James' Park on March 10, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. | Getty Images
Newcastle United were robbed of a famous win with the last kick of the game against Barcelona.
Harvey Barnes looked to have won it for the Magpies, but just as they looked to be heading to the Nou Camp with a lead, Yamal scored from the spot.
It was a frustrating performance from the officials, but NUFC’s players can barely be faulted to a man.
Eddie Howe on Newcastle United’s Champions League draw with Barcelona
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, speaking to TNT Sports: "I thought we were outstanding, a really, really good performance. We kept the intensity up. The moment at the end takes that in a negative light but one of our best performances."
Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Newcastle United FC and FC Barcelona at St James' Park on March 10, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)placeholder image
Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Newcastle United FC and FC Barcelona at St James' Park on March 10, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) | Getty Images
On the Barcelona penalty: "I think it is soft but Malik makes contact.
"We had our shape, there's no way we should concede that goal. We will look at it but I don't want it to override the 93 minutes before that, in which we were quality.
"I thought we had enough to score before we did. The game showed we are capable but we know we probably have to give more going to their stadium. We are capable of doing it but we will need to be at our very best.
"It is my job to try and pick them up. We have unfortunately had to do that a few times this season but our strength of character should never be in doubt. We will be ready by the time the next game comes round.
"We believe in ourselves and our capability and we have shown that today."
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