In the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, Barcelona found themselves in a predicament. In fact, Newcastle United were in the ascendancy for much of the match, and just when it seemed like one more goal would be enough, a player who many consider destined to be the best footballer on the planet stepped up.
Lamine Yamal took penalties like a veteran with decades of experience, but he is actually only 18 years old and continues to prove that he can be the future of world football and the cornerstone of FC Barcelona.
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Newcastle took the lead for the Magpies in the 86th minute with a goal from Harvey Barnes, but they were converted from a penalty at 95:50, allowing Lamine Yamal to set another milestone in his Blaugrana club career.
This was the latest goal Barcelona have scored to avoid defeat in a Champions League match, but the best part is that it happened in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League, where every goal carries more weight.
After a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Round of 16, the tie was decided at the Spotify Camp Nou on March 18, a match that would have put Barcelona at a disadvantage had Lamine Yamal not stepped up.
Now, the La Liga giants must respond as hosts if they want to survive in the Champions League, the European title that has eluded Barcelona since 2015.
