Newcastle United 1-1 FC Barcelona: Late reprieve – FC Barcelona
Quality defending and an injury time penalty earn a draw from a difficult encounter in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg.
Lamine Yamal youngest player to reach 30 Champions League appearances – FC Barcelona
Blaugrana star breaks record held by Warren Zaïre-Emery after making 30th appearance aged just 18 years and 240 days old.
Xavi Espart makes first team debut against Newcastle – FC Barcelona The youngster came on late on to
replace Ronald Araujo at St. James’ Park for his first senior appearance as a Blaugrana.
FC Barcelona official statement – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona has received the first occupancy license granted by the Barcelona City Council corresponding to Phase 1C of the Spotify Camp Nou, which includes the opening of the North Goal.
Flick: “I really liked how we defended” – Mundo Deportivo
The German coach praised his team’s performance against Newcastle but issued a warning: “We need to play much better with the ball.”
Cubarsí: “We played a great game defensively” – Mundo Deportivo
The center-back praised the team’s defensive performance and acknowledged that, after very demanding weeks, they arrived at St James’ Park somewhat short on energy.
Mateu Alemany: “Xavi is right” – Mundo Deportivo
The Atlético de Madrid executive, formerly of Barça, when asked if he had received La Liga’s approval to re-sign Lionel Messi, corroborated the former coach’s version.
Tebas: “Mateu Alemany is mistaken, they didn’t have La Liga’s approval for Messi” – Mundo Deportivo
When asked after Alemany’s statements, the president of La Liga reiterated his version from Monday: “It was impossible to say yes if we didn’t even know what he was going to be paid.”
