Eddie Howe praises 'outstanding' Newcastle as 'soft' last-gasp Barcelona penalty leaves Champions League tie delicately poised
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Donny Afroni Wed, 11 March 2026 at 6:26 am UTC·3 min read Newcastle draw after a late penalty Newcastle draw after a late penalty The narrative seemed set for a legendary Tyneside tale when Harvey Barnes ghosted in at the back post to break the deadlock with just five minutes of normal time remaining. However, the margins at the elite level are notoriously thin, and Barcelona’s relentless pressure eventually forced a decisive error from the Newcastle backline. The atmosphere shifted in a heartbeat during the final seconds of stoppage time. Substitute Dani Olmo showed a veteran's guile to draw a foul...