Barcelona secured a dominating 7-2 win against Newcastle United in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie at Camp Nou on Wednesday. With this win, Barcelona secured a berth for the quarter-final stage of the tournament.
After the game, Barca boss, Hansi Flick opened up on the win against the English club, calling it a "crazy game". The Spanish club looked a bit confused in the first half, but LaLiga giants completely dominated their English rivals and sealed a masterclass win in the second half.
Hansi Flick admitted that Barcelona looked uncomfortable in the first half, but things took a turn in the second half, as they seemed good with the ball control.
“It was a crazy game. I think we weren’t sharp in the first half, but we were much better in the second. We were able to control the ball. The third goal gave us the chance to get back into the game," said Hansi Flick.
"In the first half we played too many direct balls in attack. We lost possession too often. This opponent has a lot of speed and is very good in transition. We talked about controlling them more in the second half and playing better in that low block," Hansi Flick concluded.
Next challenge for Barcelona UCL
With a mammoth win over Newcastle United, Barcelona advances to the quarterfinals of the Champions League, where they could possibly meet their league rivals, Atletico Madrid, if they restrict Tottenham Hotspur in the second leg.
Robert Lewandowski beats Lionel Messi
With his two goals in the night, Lewandowski has achieved an unique feat in the Champions League, as the 37-year-old striker became the player to score goals against 41 different opponents.
Before Lewandowski, Lionel Messi was the player to score against the most number of opponents in the Champions League. The Argentine icon managed to score against 40 opponents during his time in Europe.
In the current UEFA Champions League campaign, Lewandowski has struggled a bit, as he managed to score just four goals in eight appearances so far. In the league, the Polish striker managed to record 11 goals in 23 outings.
Next challenge for Barcelona UCL
With a mammoth win over Newcastle United, Barcelona advances to the quarterfinals of the Champions League, where they could possibly meet their league rivals, Atletico Madrid, if they restrict Tottenham Hotspur in the second leg.