How Did Lamine Yamal Save Barcelona?

Lamine Yamal penalty saved Barcelona in spectacular style as Barcelona made a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United in the first half of their last-16 match in the UEFA champions league at the St James Park.

The teenager star stood up in the time of stoppage and took a vital spot kick. His aim was achieved with the last kick of the game and saved Barcelona the defeat on leaving England. Newcastle had appeared to be firm and well-organised throughout most of the match. The team of Eddie Howe had good defense and suppressed the attacks of Barcelona.

Quick counterattacks and wide area crosses also gave the Premier League team unsafe opportunities. Their breakthrough came at last in the form of the match. Jacob Murphy crossed accurately into the penalty area in the 86 th minute. Harvey Barnes was quick and instead he shot the ball out of the Barcelona goalkeeper.

The objective was the cause of massive celebrations within St James Park when it was seen that Newcastle would enter the second leg with a close lead. Barcelo advanced in the last few minutes and desperately sought an equaliser. They were rewarded by their persistence deep into the stoppage time.

Newcastle defender Malick Thiaw violated Dani Olmo in the penalty zone in the fourth minute of the added time trying to prevent an attack. The referee instantly indicated the spot of the penalty. Lamine Yamal, a 17-year-old with tremendous pressure on his shoulders, had to receive the kick. The young striker demonstrated amazing reflex to send the ball to the goal with confidently scoring points.

The later equaliser altered the tide of the match. Barcelo will now go back to Spain with the level of the score with a high possibility of passing to the next round.