"We have had big nights, but with the two tiers fully open and the crowd back up to 60,000, this was the first. With the fans supporting us like that, it's going to be tough for anyone to beat us at home."
"It was a performance from Hansi Flick's side that demonstrated the attacking prowess that makes them a real candidate to win their first UEFA Champions League in a decade. An 8-3 aggregate win saw them safely through to a quarterfinal against either Atlético Madrid or Tottenham Hotspur, but more importantly, it was a party that everyone was invited to."
Barcelona's 7-2 victory over Newcastle United in their Champions League Round of 16 second leg showcased the club's attacking depth and quality. Multiple players contributed to the rout: Lamine Yamal scored a penalty and created two goals, Raphinha netted twice with two assists, Fermín López added a goal and assist, and Robert Lewandowski scored a crucial brace after a three-game drought. Marc Bernal also scored. The 8-3 aggregate victory advanced Barcelona to the quarterfinals against Atlético Madrid or Tottenham. The match held special significance as Barcelona's first Champions League knockout tie at their renovated Spotify Camp Nou with full capacity fans since 2019, creating an electric atmosphere that reinforced their home advantage.
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