In the Champions League match, Robert Lewandowski made his return to the starting lineup for Barcelona after recovering from an orbital bone fracture, playing in a protective mask. Lewandowski faced a challenging game where he struggled for opportunities against Newcastle's disciplined defense, forcing him to engage in tough duels. After 70 minutes on the pitch, he was substituted by Marcus Rashford.

Most of the excitement in the match unfolded in the last ten minutes, beginning with Harvey Barnes scoring for Newcastle, putting additional pressure on Barcelona. However, in stoppage time, youngster Lamine Yamal managed to score a penalty, rescuing a draw for Barcelona and keeping their hopes for qualification alive as they head into the return leg at Camp Nou. This result leaves the teams with everything to play for in the decisive match.

On a more somber note for Polish footballer Nicola Zalewski, his team Atalanta suffered a heavily one-sided loss to Bayern Munich with a score of 1-6. This defeat effectively means that their chances of advancing in the Champions League are slim, with the upcoming rematch in Munich likely to be a mere formality, bringing an end to their campaign in this prestigious tournament.