UEFA Champions League 25/26, Round of 16 · 10 Mar 2026

Newcastle United 1–1 FC Barcelona

Picked for matchday: Two strong sides · Against the odds: the prediction gave this result 19% · Standout: Jacob Murphy scored 87.4

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Feb 2026; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made Newcastle United favourites at 63%.

A draw the chances agree with: 1.4 xG to 1.4.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Jacob Murphy, 87.4 in 23′.

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score
Jacob Murphy Midfielder	23	0	1	0.13	87.4
Dan Burn Defender	90	0	0	–	62.1
Lewis Hall Defender	90	0	0	–	56.1
Harvey Barnes Forward	89	1	0	0.69	51.6
Malick Thiaw Defender	90	0	0	–	51.6
Jacob Ramsey Midfielder	90	0	0	0.06	47.9
Aaron Ramsdale Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	47.2
Tino Livramento Defender	23	0	0	0.01	45.9
Kieran Trippier Defender	67	0	0	–	45.2
William Osula Forward	67	0	0	0.25	44.7
Joelinton Midfielder	90	0	0	–	39.7
Sandro Tonali Midfielder	90	0	0	0.18	39.1
Anthony Elanga Forward	67	0	0	0.05	38.6
Anthony Gordon Forward	23	0	0	–	34.0
Joe Willock Midfielder	1	0	0	–	4.0

Player	Min	G	xG	Score
Xavi Espart Defender	9	0	–	85.6
Ronald Araújo Defender	88	0	0.17	72.2
Raphinha Midfielder	90	0	0.03	72.1
João Cancelo Defender	90	0	0.05	66.9
Fermín López Midfielder	88	0	0.15	54.8
Marcus Rashford Forward	20	0	0.04	54.8
Gerard Martín Defender	90	0	–	53.9
Pau Cubarsí Defender	90	0	–	52.7
Lamine Yamal Midfielder	90	1	0.83	52.5
Joan García Goalkeeper	90	0	–	51.5
Marc Casadó Midfielder	17	0	–	49.0
Marc Bernal Midfielder	73	0	–	46.0
Ferran Torres Forward	9	0	–	44.5
Pedri Midfielder	70	0	–	43.8
Robert Lewandowski Forward	70	0	0.15	42.6
Dani Olmo Midfielder	20	0	–	41.0