Barcelona and Newcastle couldn't be separated in a dramatic Champions League first leg. Lamine Yamal's penalty with the last kick of the game rescued Barcelona a 1-1 draw against Newcastle at St James' Park.
Harvey Barnes' 86th-minute strike had put Newcastle on course for a famous victory over the La Liga giants. The Magpies were seconds away from a memorable upset at home—exactly what Newcastle needed as they grabbed a late lead and a small measure of control in this UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie, only to give it right back deep into stoppage time after finally finding the back of the net through Harvey Barnes in the 86th minute.
Just when Newcastle thought they had done it, disaster struck. Malick Thiaw's unnecessary challenge on Dani Olmo deep into stoppage time handed Barca a late lifeline. Yamal made no mistake, sending Aaron Ramsdale the wrong way with what was the final kick of the game to give Barcelona the advantage in the last-16 tie ahead of the second leg at the Camp Nou next week. It was heartbreaking for the Premier League side—a match they could have won, snatched away in the cruelest fashion possible.
Both teams had chances to settle it earlier. Barça had their best chance of the game at the hour mark when Raphinha received a long pass from the back and put it on a plate for Robert Lewandowski inside the box, but the Pole missed a very good opportunity. The difference? Barcelona found their moment when it mattered most. The tie heads to Spain for the return leg with Barcelona holding the psychological edge, but Newcastle proved they belong on Europe's biggest stage.