UEFA Champions League 25/26, Round of 16 · 18 Mar 2026

FC Barcelona 7–2 Newcastle United

Picked for matchday: Two strong sides · Chances everywhere: 5.8 xG · Standout: Raphinha scored 93.3

Expected and what happened

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

Footybot made FC Barcelona favourites at 50%.

FC Barcelona won and made the better chances: 4.3 xG to 1.5.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Raphinha, 93.3 in 90′.

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score
Raphinha Midfielder	90	2	2	0.88	93.3
Robert Lewandowski Forward	66	2	0	0.89	86.9
João Cancelo Defender	66	0	0	–	75.5
Xavi Espart Defender	24	0	0	–	74.5
Ronald Araújo Defender	68	0	0	0.10	66.6
Lamine Yamal Midfielder	90	1	1	1.35	63.6
Fermín López Midfielder	67	1	1	0.60	62.2
Dani Olmo Midfielder	23	0	0	–	58.8
Marc Bernal Midfielder	90	1	0	0.32	55.3
Pau Cubarsí Defender	90	0	0	–	53.8
Pedri Midfielder	90	0	0	–	53.7
Gerard Martín Defender	90	0	1	–	51.1
Eric García Defender	22	0	0	–	45.4
Ferran Torres Forward	24	0	0	0.14	44.7
Joan García Goalkeeper	82	0	0	–	40.6
Wojciech Szczęsny Goalkeeper	8	0	0	–	0.0

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score
Anthony Elanga Forward	64	2	0	1.14	88.8
Jacob Murphy Midfielder	26	0	0	–	65.0
Malick Thiaw Defender	90	0	0	–	55.1
Joe Willock Midfielder	35	0	0	–	51.5
Harvey Barnes Forward	90	0	1	0.08	51.0
Sandro Tonali Midfielder	55	0	0	–	50.2
Lewis Hall Defender	90	0	1	0.04	48.6
Jacob Ramsey Midfielder	90	0	0	0.05	48.3
Dan Burn Defender	90	0	0	0.05	47.1
Joelinton Midfielder	64	0	0	–	46.3
Kieran Trippier Defender	45	0	0	–	44.4
Anthony Gordon Forward	81	0	0	0.17	43.9
Tino Livramento Defender	45	0	0	–	37.3
William Osula Forward	9	0	0	–	36.7
Sven Botman Defender	26	0	0	–	36.5
Aaron Ramsdale Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	20.2