- Newcastle were denied a crucial first-leg victory against Barcelona in their Champions League last-16 tie, drawing 1-1 at St James' Park on Tuesday.
- Harvey Barnes scored in the 86th minute, giving Newcastle a late lead in the match.
- Lamine Yamal converted a penalty deep into stoppage time for Barcelona, levelling the score after a foul on substitute Dani Olmo by Malick Thiaw.
- Newcastle manager Eddie Howe expressed confidence in his team's ability to compete with Europe's elite despite the “soft” equaliser, stating the tie is very much alive.
- Barcelona manager Hansi Flick admitted his side struggled for periods but was ultimately content with the 1-1 draw, praising his team's defensive performance.
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