Newcastle United F.C.
Barcelona thrash Newcastle 7-2 to reach Champions League quarter-finals
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Newcastle United suffered a 7-2 defeat to Barcelona at Camp Nou in the Champions League last-16 second leg, losing 8-3 on aggregate after a first-leg 1-1 draw. Anthony Elanga scored twice in an entertaining first half, but Barcelona pulled away after the break. Manager Eddie Howe highlighted defensive errors and urged focus on the upcoming Tyne-Wear derby.
Sunderland claimed a 1-0 victory over Newcastle in the Premier League derby on Sunday, courtesy of Nick Woltemade's own goal in the 46th minute. The win at the Stadium of Light marks Sunderland's first triumph against their rivals since October 2015. Seventh-placed Sunderland now trail fourth-placed Chelsea by two points, while Newcastle sit 12th.