Costly backheel. Lamine Yamal gifts Barcelona a goal
An unnecessary mistake.
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Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Newcastle travelled to Barcelona for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg, and a bizarre moment unfolded involving one of the Catalans’ brightest talents.
Details: While trying to play out from their own half, Yamal attempted an audacious backheel, but the move went badly wrong and handed possession straight to the opposition. The Magpies capitalised on the error and found the net just minutes later.
The first leg between the two sides, played in England last week, ended in a 1–1 draw. The winner of this tie will face either Atlético Madrid or Tottenham.
Reminder: Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick also addressed one of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind — whether Lamine Yamal will play tomorrow.