Newcastle and Barcelona performed out an entertaining however goalless first half of their Champions League conflict at St James’ Park.
Magpies supervisor Eddie Howe had stated when the draw was made the tie had a “magical” really feel to it.
And whereas the primary 45 didn’t fairly stay as much as that billing, it was nonetheless an intriguing spectacle within the north east, with Howe’s males for giant spells being the higher aspect.
Anthony Gordon squandered an awesome probability from the energetic Anthony Elanga’s cross inside the primary 10 minutes, whereas Dan Burn was maybe fortunate to flee with solely a yellow after a robust problem on Jules Kounde.
However total, the Newcastle boss can take loads of positives from a robust first-half exhibiting towards the LaLiga giants.
Within the absence of teenage famous person Lamine Yamal, who’s lacking by way of harm, Hansi Flick named Marcus Rashford within the beginning staff however the Catalan membership have carved out only a few real probabilities.
