Barcelona defeats Newcastle 7-2 in Champions League
Barcelona routed Newcastle at Camp Nou in a Champions League match. Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali left the field with a left thigh injury.
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Barcelona defeated Newcastle United 7-2 at Camp Nou in a Champions League fixture on Wednesday.
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal were among Barcelona's standout performers in the dominant display, according to match reports.
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali departed the field after 10 minutes of the second half with a left thigh injury. He was replaced by Joe Willock. Tonali touched his left thigh before leaving the pitch as Barcelona extended its lead during the match.
Tonali had played regularly for Newcastle over the previous two months but missed the club's most recent Premier League fixture against Chelsea due to illness and was uncertain for the Barcelona encounter. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe assessed his condition and decided to include him in the squad.
The injury raises concerns for Italy's national team ahead of World Cup qualifying playoffs. Italy will be without midfielder Mattia Zaccagni due to a muscle injury. The status of Tonali's injury remains to be determined, according to national team coach Rino Gattuso.