Last-16
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.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen lost 0:2 (0:1) at Arsenal in the Champions League last-16 second leg and was eliminated after a 1:1 first leg. Goals came from Eberechi Eze (36') and Declan Rice (63'). Goalkeeper Janis Blaswich made several saves, but Arsenal advanced to the quarter-finals against Sporting Lisbon.
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Nottingham Forest suffered a 1-0 defeat to FC Midtjylland in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie at the City Ground. The home side dominated possession and created numerous chances but failed to score, while the Danish visitors netted a late winner. Manager Vitor Pereira described the result as difficult to explain given his team's performance.