UEFA Champions League 25/26 · 18 Sep 2025

Newcastle United 1–2 FC Barcelona

Picked for matchday: Two strong sides · Standout: Dani Olmo scored 100.0

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Aug 2025; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made Newcastle United favourites at 52%.

FC Barcelona won a close one on the chances: 1.1 xG to 1.2.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Dani Olmo, 100.0 in 8′.

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score
Jacob Murphy Midfielder	27	0	1	–	85.4
Malick Thiaw Defender	27	0	0	–	73.7
Sven Botman Defender	14	0	0	0.06	57.6
Anthony Elanga Forward	63	0	0	0.02	56.5
Dan Burn Defender	90	0	0	–	55.6
Anthony Gordon Forward	90	1	0	0.30	54.0
Joe Willock Midfielder	28	0	0	–	53.2
Tino Livramento Defender	90	0	0	–	51.9
Joelinton Midfielder	62	0	0	0.21	48.1
Fabian Schär Defender	63	0	0	–	46.2
Bruno Guimarães Midfielder	90	0	0	0.05	45.7
Sandro Tonali Midfielder	90	0	0	0.12	44.6
Harvey Barnes Forward	62	0	0	0.45	44.3
Kieran Trippier Defender	76	0	0	–	43.6
Nick Pope Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	43.5
Nick Woltemade Forward	28	0	0	–	43.5

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score
Dani Olmo Midfielder	8	0	0	0.07	100.0
Raphinha Midfielder	90	0	0	0.20	85.6
Marcus Rashford Forward	82	2	0	0.33	81.9
Jules Koundé Defender	90	0	1	0.05	76.6
Pedri Midfielder	90	0	0	–	73.8
Marc Casadó Midfielder	1	0	0	–	72.4
Frenkie de Jong Midfielder	90	0	0	–	68.6
Ronald Araújo Defender	90	0	0	–	64.6
Gerard Martín Defender	81	0	0	–	63.5
Joan García Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	58.8
Pau Cubarsí Defender	69	0	0	–	57.9
Eric García Defender	9	0	0	–	55.8
Robert Lewandowski Forward	70	0	0	0.25	54.5
Fermín López Midfielder	89	0	0	0.19	53.5
Ferran Torres Forward	21	0	0	0.04	46.3
Andreas Christensen Defender	20	0	0	–	37.1