"Footage has now emerged of how Joao Cancelo played a part in helping Yamal before his spot-kick. The defender is seen protecting the penalty spot from Joelinton, ensuring the Brazilian couldn't make Yamal's life harder but scuffing up the spot. Yamal went on to coolly convert the penalty with the last kick of the match to give Barcelona a result to take back to Camp Nou."
"We have to accept it, but we have to do it much better next week. It's not easy because here, the atmosphere was fantastic, they played also fantastic. Obviously, they have a lot of dynamic, very fast players and it's not easy. You have to always been 100% focused, concentration has to be high and we did it in the defence very well."
Barcelona secured a 1-1 draw against Newcastle in their Champions League last 16 first leg at St James' Park. Malick Thiaw's foul on Dani Olmo resulted in a penalty for Barcelona in the match's final moments. Joao Cancelo strategically protected the penalty spot from Newcastle's Joelinton before Lamine Yamal converted the spot-kick. The result gives Barcelona a platform heading into the second leg at Camp Nou. Manager Hansi Flick acknowledged the need for improvement, praising his team's defensive performance while noting Newcastle's attacking threat and the challenging atmosphere.
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