Late Yamal penalty rescues Barcelona, Liverpool fall to Galatasaray in Champions League

PARIS: The UEFA Champions League round of 16 delivered dramatic results on Tuesday, with late goals and heavy defeats shaping the first-leg encounters across Europe.

Barcelona salvage draw at Newcastle

At St James’ Park, Newcastle United appeared poised for victory when Harvey Barnes scored in the 86th minute, converting a cross from Jacob Murphy for his sixth Champions League goal of the season. However, Barcelona were awarded a penalty deep into stoppage time after Dani Olmo was fouled by Malick Thiaw. Lamine Yamal, who had been largely uninvolved throughout the match, stepped up to convert the penalty in the 96th minute, securing a 1-1 draw for the Spanish side. The result means Newcastle face a tougher challenge as they prepare for the return leg at Camp Nou next Wednesday.

Liverpool suffer narrow defeat in Istanbul

Liverpool endured a 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in Istanbul, marking their second defeat to the Turkish side this season. The result puts additional pressure on Liverpool ahead of the return fixture as they seek to overturn the deficit and progress in the competition.

Atletico Madrid thrash Tottenham Hotspur

Atletico Madrid delivered a commanding performance against Tottenham Hotspur, winning 5-2. The match proved especially difficult for Tottenham’s goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, who endured a challenging evening as his side conceded five goals.

Bayern Munich dominate Atalanta

In another one-sided encounter, Bayern Munich all but secured their place in the quarter-finals by defeating Atalanta 6-1 in Italy. The German champions’ emphatic victory leaves Atalanta with a daunting task for the second leg.

The Champions League round of 16 continues to provide high-stakes drama, with several teams now facing uphill battles in the return legs next week.