Barcelona Stars React to Dominant 7-2 Champions League Victory Over Newcastle

Barcelona delivered a stunning performance on Wednesday, securing a resounding 7-2 triumph over Newcastle United in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash. This emphatic victory resulted in an impressive 9-3 aggregate score, propelling the Catalan giants further into the competition.

Lewandowski: Proud of Personal and Team Performance

Star striker Robert Lewandowski was instrumental in Barcelona's victory, scoring two goals in the second half to solidify their lead. Following the match, he expressed his satisfaction with both the outcome and his individual contribution.

“I feel incredibly happy and very proud, both of myself and the entire team,” Lewandowski commented. “While we did make a few errors, perhaps allowing Newcastle to score a bit too easily, ultimately, when you put seven goals past an opponent, there's every reason to be very pleased.”

Martin Reflects on Conceded Goals

Gerard Martin also addressed the press after the game, acknowledging Barcelona's defensive lapses in the first half which led to two conceded goals.

“We committed two errors in the first half that directly led to their goals, which can create a sense of insecurity and disrupt our rhythm,” Martin explained. “However, in the second half, we understood the advantage of playing on our home turf and the necessity to push forward. We significantly improved our ball control, successfully identified open spaces, and created numerous scoring opportunities.”

Bernal's Dream Goal at Camp Nou

Marc Bernal, who netted Barcelona's second goal, expressed immense joy at scoring in a Champions League fixture at the iconic Spotify Camp Nou.

“Coming to Camp Nou as a fan when I was a child, and now experiencing it from the pitch alongside our supporters, truly feels like living a dream,” Bernal shared. “I couldn't have even envisioned scoring such a goal.”

He added, “We anticipated their pressing tactics, having observed them in the first leg. At halftime, Flick emphasized the importance of possessing the ball and asserting our dominance at home. From that point, we gained greater control, and their defense began to unravel.”