Newcastle United
BarcelonaRegular season
Newcastle - St James` Park
Referee : Glenn Nyberg (SWE)
Rashford 67'
Newcastle United: 1. Pope - 21. Livramento, 5. Schär (Thiaw, 63), 33. Burn, 2. Trippier (Botman, 76) - 8. Tonali, 11. Barnes H. (Woltemade, 62), 39. Bruno Guimarães - 20. Elanga (Willock, 63) - 7. Joelinton (Murphy J-b, 63), 10. Gordon A.
Substitution: Woltemade (from 62); Thiaw (from 63); Willock (from 63); Murphy J-b (from 63); Botman (from 76)
Bench: 32. Ramsdale - 17. Krafth E., 37. Murphy Alex - 3. Hall, 67. Miley - 18. Osula
Yellow Cards: Joelinton 28; Burn 45
Barcelona: 13. García Jo. - 5. Cubarsí (Christensen A., 70), 18. Martín G. (Garcia E., 81), 4. Araujo R., 23. Kounde - 21. de Jong F. - 16. Fermin Fermin (Casado M., 93) - 14. Rashford (Olmo, 81), 11. Raphinha - 8. Pedri, 9. Lewandowski (Torres F., 69)
Substitution: Torres F. (from 69); Christensen A. (from 70); Garcia E. (from 81); Olmo (from 81); Casado M. (from 93)
Bench: 25. Szczesny, 31. Kochen - 26. Jofre - 30. Fernández G., 22. Bernal - 28. Bardagji
Yellow Cards: Martín G. 45; Fermin Fermin 75; de Jong F. 82; Casado M. 97
The 27-year-old England international played a decisive role in Barça's 2-1 victory
Rashford returned to English soil and reminded Newcastle United fans just how dangerous he can be
The news comes as a blow to fans eagerly awaiting the return to the spiritual home of the Blaugrana
FC Barcelona produced one of their most dominant performances of the season
Barcelona delivered a footballing masterclass
The 17-year-old forward is also a major doubt for the Catalan side’s opening game in the UEFA Champions League
The club’s submission to designate the newly-renovated stadium as its primary European venue for the 2025/26 group stage has been accepted by UEFA
Liverpool have officially announced the signing of Alexander Isak
The 28-year-old DR Congo international had reportedly been pushing for a move throughout the summer
Personal terms with Isak had reportedly been agreed weeks ago
Barcelona dropped points after a 1-1 draw
Chelsea FC is looking to make a big move in the final days of the summer transfer window
This marks the most expensive transfer in the club's history
Isak is unwilling to play for the Magpies any longer
Woltemade's arrival will break the previous club-record fee set by Alexander Isak
It was a chaotic and emotional evening on Tyneside
The match looked headed for a draw until stoppage time
This represents a significant increase from the Magpies’ previous offer
The Magpies were hopeful of unveiling the DR Congo international this weekend
The 24-year-old is a product of Aston Villa’s academy
It was a night of debut intrigue as head coach Hansi Flick handed starts and minutes to new signings
Teams played out a tense 0-0 draw in their opening fixture
Barça continues to grapple with salary cap limitations and squad cost restrictions
The 2025/26 La Liga season kicks off tomorrow with two opening clashes
The Catalan club believes recent developments have provided enough salary cap flexibility
The Magpies reportedly demand at least €150 million to part ways with their prized forward
A groundbreaking move for Spanish football and La Liga's global expansion strategy
The game was played under complete control from the hosts
Kane is currently under contract with Bayern until 2026
The conflict arose following goalkeeper's recent back surgery
The goalkeeper allegedly refused to sign the necessary paperwork and has since cut off direct communication with the club
Spanish centre-back will sign a one-year deal with Al-Nassr
Each of the nominated clubs secured at least one major trophy in 2025
The favourites for the award remain the headline-makers
The match is expected to be an emotional homecoming after more than a season at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
The club cannot submit Ter Stegen’s full medical report to La Liga without his explicit consent
La Liga champions continued their pre-season tour of East Asia in style
Son started the match and featured for 65 minutes
The Bundesliga side rejected Newcastle’s proposal, believed to be worth around €80 million in total
Isak made it clear he wants to join the Merseyside giants
Isak is said to be pushing for a move to Liverpool
Barcelona lit up their second match of the Asia Tour
Now, the Magpies face a difficult choice
If completed, the move would surpass Newcastle’s previous transfer record of €70 million
Arsenal claimed their second victory of the pre-season
Barcelona continued their Far East pre-season tour with a solid 3–1 victory
The 32-year-old keeper has responded by announcing a medical procedure that will be fully covered by the club
The 24-year-old Swedish striker has expressed his desire to explore new opportunities
Celtic sent a clear message ahead of the new season by dismantling Newcastle United
The deal reportedly includes a buy option, giving the Catalan giants the opportunity to make the move permanent
The Reds have tabled an initial offer worth £100 million for the Swedish international
The 2024/25 season was a true breakout year for Yamal
Liverpool are reportedly preparing a sensational offer for Newcastle United
This event would offer fans a final chance to pay tribute in the arena where it all began
It looks like there will be no Parisian chapter for Illia Zabarnyi after all
The 23-year-old winger has signed a long-term deal at St James’ Park
The extension comes after a remarkable campaign from the former Arsenal and Juventus shot-stopper
A key figure in Croatia’s golden generation has officially announced his retirement
The 21-year-old's new deal comes with a significantly increased release clause
Spain’s top-flight clubs begin their quest for domestic glory
The club’s return to their spiritual home will be marked in fitting fashion
The Ukrainian international has now become a priority for Eddie Howe’s defensive rebuild
Sources close to the Basque outfit suggest that Athletic would prefer to see their homegrown star move abroad
Barcelona have made decisions on the futures of three squad members, with sporting director Deco providing updates on Sunday
García's arrival adds competition to Barça's goalkeeping unit
Paris Saint-Germain are making a strong case to be considered the best team in the world right now — and the statistics back that up
Marcus Rashford is currently training in Marbella, Spain, as he works on regaining peak fitness ahead of a potential summer transfer
Former Barcelona wonderkid and Spain international Ansu Fati is set to revive his career in Ligue 1 after AS Monaco reached an agreement with Barcelona over a season-long loan deal
Portugal have claimed their second UEFA Nations League title, becoming the first team to win the competition twice and ending Spain's impressive run in the process
His consistency and end product seem to have given him the edge in one of the most talent-stacked La Liga seasons in recent memory
The Catalan giants were already fined €500,000 last year for inaccurately declaring profits
Flick’s Barça weren’t just champions — they were entertainers
The selection features a bold, offense-heavy lineup with only two central midfielders
The UEFA Champions League, Europe’s premier club competition, was launched in the 1992–93 season, replacing the old European Cup
The list features four players from Barcelona and three from Real Madrid
The Catalan club has officially announced that the teenage sensation has signed a new long-term contract
Barca wrapped up their campaign with a commanding win
The final day of the Premier League season has confirmed the full list of English clubs set to compete in European competitions
The Brazilian winger put pen to paper following a sensational season
Barca has reached a verbal agreement with Brazilian winger
Barcelona fell 3-2 at home to a motivated Villarreal
Arsenal secured a vital 1-0 victory over Newcastle United
Marcus Rashford is reportedly prepared to lower his wage demands in order to secure a dream move to Barcelona this summer, as the Manchester United forward eyes a fresh start in La Liga
Barcelona fans can breathe a little easier — club president Joan Laporta has confirmed that a new contract with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has already been agreed in principle
After helping Barcelona seal the La Liga title with a decisive derby win over Espanyol, rising superstar Lamine Yamal delivered a powerful message to fans — promising that the best is yet to come
Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid — for the past 20 years, the list of La Liga champions has hardly changed
Barcelona have officially been crowned La Liga champions for the 28th time in the club’s history
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This was Spanish football at its absolute peak
Newcastle took a massive step towards Champions League qualification
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Inter Milan full-back Federico Dimarco expressed his emotions after his team’s dramatic extra-time triumph over FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League semi-final at the iconic San Siro
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