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Barcelona's 7-2 Thrashing of Newcastle Exposes Defensive Flaws

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Barcelona delivered a stunning 7-2 demolition of Newcastle United at Spotify Camp Nou, showcasing their devastating attacking firepower in the Champions League. Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Fermín López, and Robert Lewandowski all found the net as Hansi Flick's side overwhelmed their Premier League opponents in a display that announced their credentials as serious contenders.

Yamal converted a penalty and created two goals while Raphinha scored twice and provided two assists. Fermín added a goal and an assist, and Lewandowski rediscovered his scoring touch with a brace, becoming the oldest player to score twice in a Champions League match at age 37. Teenage midfielder Marc Bernal also scored, making it five goals in his past nine appearances.

The electric atmosphere at Camp Nou, with 60,000 fans back in attendance for the first time since 2019, provided the perfect backdrop for Barcelona's attacking masterclass. However, defensive vulnerabilities were again exposed as Newcastle twice came from behind in the first half through Anthony Elanga's opportunistic strikes, highlighting persistent problems at the back.