The Magpies interest in Europe is over for another seaosn after Barca thrashed the Magpies 7-2 on the night
Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon shows his dejection
Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon shows his dejection(Image: James Marsh/Shutterstock)
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Newcastle United are out of Europe after a devastating night at the Nou Camp as the goals rained in.
The Magpies fell behind on six minutes after being sliced open by Lamine Yamal before Raphinha guided the ball into the bottom corner past Aaron Ramsdale. But the Magpies were in Dreamland when Lewis Hall's cross found Anthony Elanga who fired home his first on 15 minutes.
Barca then scored a soft goal as Marc Bernal was allowed a free header to beat Aaron Ramsdale three minutes later. Yet there would be another twist as Elanga equalised for a second time after great work from Harvey Barnes and Hall again.
At 3-3 overall and heading into the break, things were looking rosy for Newcastle before the whole thing imploded. Kieran Trippier was adjudged to have pulled back Raphinha before a VAR and screen check from French referee Francois Letexier resulted in a penalty for Barca which Lamine Yamal fired home.
After the break, Newcastle capitulated as the goals flew past Ramsdale with Robert Lewandowksi grabbing a brace, Fermin Lopez weighing in and Raphinha getting a second.
Here's how the Magpies fared at the Nou Camp:
Aaron Ramsdale 4
Suffered a rough night as Barca took part in a shooting practice.
Kieran Trippier 6
A unconvincing shift in some ways after getting caught up in the controversial penalty call. Exposed by Barca's quick attacks and then booked after taking protests about Raphinha challenge too far. Hooked at half-time.
Malick Thiaw 3
A night littered with errors as he failed to rise to the occasion. Turned inside out by Lamine Yamal.
Dan Burn 6
Was furious with his team-mates for some shocking defending.
Lewis Hall 6
Was devasting in the first half as he probed down the left and made a goal.
Joelinton 6
Always on thin ice after booking for fouling Lamine Yamal. Made three tackles and two interceptions before being taken off long before the end.
Sandro Tonali 6
Some incredible bits of technique in the first half. After feeling under the weather he was replaced on 55 minutes though. A fully fit Tonali might have been a different matter.
Jacob Ramsey 3
After some excellent games recently this was a major dip. A horrendous pass straight to Lewandowski.
Harvey Barnes 6
A good first half but went missing after the break. Fine assist for Elanga.
Anthony Elanga 8
A blistering first half with two goals and may well have had a penalty.
Anthony Gordon 4
Could not get into the game on a sobering night for him on the big stage. So often he has been the hero in Europe this season but just nine touches and not a single shot on target told its own sorry tale.
Subs
Tino Livramento 5 (for Trippier 46)
Joe Willock 5 (for Tonali 55)
Sven Botman 5 (for Elanga 64)
Jacob Murphy (for Joelinton 64)
William Osula (for Gordon 81)
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