Flick reveals half-time instructions that sparked Barcelona comeback

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has opened up about the crucial half-time tactical tweaks that sparked his side's incredible comeback against Newcastle in the Champions League. The match began frantically. Raphinha opened the scoring in the sixth minute, but Anthony Elanga equalised in the 15th minute.

Marc Bernal quickly restored the Catalan giants' lead, only for Elanga to strike again to make it 2-2. Just before the break, a Lamine Yamal penalty gave the hosts a 3-2 advantage. While the tie was fairly close on aggregate and little separated the two sides at the break, the second half was total dominance from Barca.

Fermin Lopez found the net in the 51st minute, followed by a quickfire double from Robert Lewandowski in the 56th and 61st minutes. Raphinha then completed his brace in the 72nd minute, sealing a spectacular 7-2 victory and an 8-3 aggregate triumph. Addressing the media, Flick revealed the exact tactical adjustments demanded in the dressing room that transformed the team's performance.

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