"Italian referee Guida then, correctly, awarded a penalty kick during second half stoppage time, allowing Barcelona to level from the spot after Harvey Barnes had given Newcastle the lead with only minutes remaining. Officials for tonight's second leg at Spotify Camp Nou have been decided and it doesn't look as though the Toon Army will be given an officiating reprieve."
"In 13 Ligue 1 matches this season, Letexier has brandished 61 yellows and five reds, whilst also awarding three penalties. Letexier also showed 16 yellow cards during three FIFA Club World Cup matches he ruled over last summer, but is yet to expel anyone in his six Champions League appearances this term."
"In this competition, yellow card tallies are not reset until AFTER the quarter-final stage, meaning Newcastle's Joelinton and Dan Burn will walk the suspension tightrope at Spotify Camp Nou. Both players are one booking away from a one-match suspension."
Newcastle travels to Barcelona for the Champions League Round of 16 second leg following a 1-1 draw at home. Referee Marco Guida faced criticism in the first match for not booking Barcelona players Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez for offences that many considered worthy of yellow cards. Francois Letexier will officiate the second leg at Spotify Camp Nou. Letexier has shown 61 yellow cards and five red cards across 13 Ligue 1 matches this season, plus 16 yellows in three Club World Cup matches. Newcastle's Joelinton and Dan Burn are one booking away from suspension, as yellow cards carry over until after the quarter-final stage. Barcelona faces similar suspension risks with multiple players one booking away from missing potential quarter-final matches.
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