FC Barcelona played against Newcastle at St. James' Park on March 10, resulting in a dramatic 1-1 draw. The match saw Newcastle in the driving seat for most of the game, creating several scoring opportunities. They took the lead late in the match with a goal from Barnes, who converted a cross from Jacob Murphy. The situation looked bleak for Barcelona as the match approached its conclusion.

However, in a thrilling turn of events during added time, Barcelona was awarded a penalty after Malick Thiaw fouled Dani Olmo in the box. Lamine Yamal stepped up to take the penalty and confidently converted it, bringing Barcelona level just seconds before the final whistle. This late equalizer not only salvaged a point for Barcelona but also preserved their hopes of advancing in the Champions League.

Now, all eyes will be on the return leg of this Champions League knockout stage match, which will take place at the iconic Camp Nou. The match will be crucial as both teams aim to progress to the quarterfinals, heightening the anticipation for what promises to be an exciting rematch in front of Barcelona's home crowd.