Eddie Howe's side lost 4-1 on the night and 5-2 on aggregate to the Spanish champions. Although the Magpies travelled to Catalonia with the tie level at 1-1, three first-half goals from the hosts ended their European campaign. Alexander Isak scored a consolation goal for the visitors, but Barcelona added a fourth late in the match to secure their quarter-final place.
Newcastle currently occupy ninth position in the Premier League table, according to official league data. The club trails the European qualification places with 10 matches remaining in the domestic season. Howe stated that the team must now focus on league form to ensure continental football returns to St James' Park next year, per Sky Sports.
Injury concerns persist for the squad as Sven Botman remains unavailable following knee surgery, per The Guardian. The defender is not expected to return before the conclusion of the current campaign. Newcastle next face Crystal Palace in league action on Saturday.
