Newcastle United drew 1-1 with Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie at St James' Park on Tuesday. Eddie Howe's side led for much of the match after Alexander Isak scored in the first half. The Swedish striker capitalised on a defensive error to put the hosts ahead after 18 minutes, according to Sky Sports.
The Premier League club defended their lead until the final stages of the contest. Barcelona equalised in the 89th minute when Lamine Yamal converted a penalty following a foul in the area by Bruno Guimaraes. The Spanish side dominated possession with 68 percent of the ball but struggled to create clear chances until the late spot-kick, per ESPN.
Newcastle must now travel to Spain for the second leg on 18 March. The result leaves the tie level on aggregate as both teams seek a place in the quarter-finals. Howe praised his players' discipline despite the late disappointment, noting the difficulty of facing the La Liga leaders.
