"Newcastle and Barcelona played out an entertaining but goalless first half in their Champions League clash at St James' Park. Magpies manager Eddie Howe had said when the draw was made the tie had a "magical" feel to it. And while the first 45 did not quite live up to that billing, it was nonetheless an intriguing spectacle in the north east, with Howe's men for large spells being the better side."
"Anthony Gordon squandered a great chance from the lively Anthony Elanga's cross inside the first 10 minutes, while Dan Burn was perhaps lucky to escape with only a yellow after a strong challenge on Jules Kounde. But overall, the Newcastle boss can take plenty of positives from a strong first-half showing against the LaLiga giants. In the absence of teenage superstar Lamine Yamal, who is missing through injury, Hansi Flick named Marcus Rashford in the starting team"
Newcastle and Barcelona played a goalless first half at St James' Park in their Champions League tie. Eddie Howe had described the draw as having a "magical" feel. Newcastle were the better side for large spells and created notable chances early on. Anthony Gordon missed a big opportunity from Anthony Elanga's cross inside the first ten minutes. Dan Burn received only a yellow after a strong challenge on Jules Kounde. Barcelona were without Lamine Yamal through injury. Hansi Flick started Marcus Rashford, but Barcelona carved out very few genuine chances.
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