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Champions League Recap: Newcastle United 1-2 Barcelona
Newcastle United showed strong defense but conceded two quick goals in the second half, with Anthony Gordon scoring a late consolation, the club's first Champions League goal of the season.
- On Thursday, Newcastle United hosted Barcelona at St James' Park in the Champions League group stage, with Barcelona securing all three points after a second-half shift in control.
- Coming off their return to the Champions League, Newcastle United faced FC Barcelona in their group-stage opener this year, with a special 40-page souvenir edition produced ahead of the game.
- Newcastle started brightly, pressing Barcelona and creating early chances, but two quick second-half goals at 58 and 67 minutes punished them as Howe made four substitutions and Murphy's cross set up Gordon's stoppage-time goal.
- The Swedish referee's late whistle decisions and VAR reviews became a central talking point as Shay Given criticized a missed red card, Joe Cole saw only a yellow, and Ally McCoist urged restraint.
- Newcastle United face a quick trip to Bournemouth on Sunday with the Champions League schedule still long; the club highlights broader stakes with a 40-page souvenir edition amid injuries to Lamine Yamal, Yoane Wissa, and Jacob Ramsey.
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Eddie Howe, coach of the Magpies, holds the positive after the back of his team against FC Barcelona (1-2), this Thursday at the opening of the Champions League.
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"Too good for the sport", "Might actually be the missing key" - Fans hail Barcelona star for showing in 2-1 win against Newcastle
Barcelona fans on X (formerly Twitter) have heaped praise on goalkeeper Joan Garcia after the 2-1 win over Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League on Thursday, September 18.
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