MARCH 19 • SI.COM
Robert Lewandowski Defies Time to Topple Lionel Messi's Champions League Record Raphinha also hit a Messi landmark in a thumping victory for Barcelona over Newcastle.
Real Madrid faces Atletico in key La Liga derby as it tries to catch Barcelona
Real Madrid’s bid to catch Barcelona and win La Liga faces a critical test in the Spanish capital derby this weekendMARCH 19 • Associated Press
Sandro Tonali - Questionable to play Sunday Tonali (groin) suffered an edema in the UEFA Champions League loss to Barcelona on Wednesday and could be an option to play Sunday against Sunderland, according to Sky Sport Italy.
Impact Tonali was subbed off during the second half of Wednesday's 7-2 loss to Barca, but further tests revealed the injury wasn't as serious as initially thought. A decision on his availability for the weekend will be made closer to Sunday's 8 a.m. ET kickoff, and it remains to be seen if he'll be available to play for Italy in the upcoming World Cup playoffs later this month. Not having Tonali would be a huge blow for Newcastle since they're already missing another key midfielder in Bruno Guimaraes (hamstring).
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Will Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia be fit to face Atletico in UCL quarter-final? Report highlights Expected return date of calf injury Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia could be doubtful for the UEFA Champions League quarter-final with Atletico Madrid next month after sustaining a calf injury in the Round of 16 sec...
MARCH 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Joan Garcia - Calf issue proved minor Garcia (calf) didn't suffer any kind of injury, according to Alfredo Martinez from Onda Cero Radio.
Impact Garcia was forced off late in Wednesday's blowout win over Newcastle with calf discomfort, but reports confirm there's no structural damage. The starting goalkeeper is trending toward being available for Sunday's matchup against Rayo Vallecano, with his status set to hinge on how he responds in team training in the coming days. If he comes through sessions clean, he should be cleared to go. If not, Wojciech Szczesny will be set to start between the posts.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Gerard Martin - Provides assist against Newcastle Martin assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 7-2 win versus Newcastle United.
Impact Martin played a major role in Barcelona's fast start Wednesday against Newcastle, helping spark the opener before nodding a ball into Marc Bernal's path to put the Blaugranas in front inside the first 20 minutes. He stayed involved after the break as well, delivering a key pass in the buildup to Fermin's goal while continuing to show composure on the defensive end with seven clearances, bringing his season total to 93 in 33 appearances across all competitions. The assist marked his fourth in the Champions League in 18 appearances since last season, reinforcing his steady two-way impact.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Marc Bernal - Scores first UCL goal in career Bernal scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 7-2 win over Newcastle United.
Impact Bernal opened his Champions League account with a sharp close-range finish to put Barcelona ahead in the first half, reacting quickest after Gerard Martin nodded Raphinha's set piece back across goal. The strike helped Barcelona regain composure after Newcastle's early equalizer and highlighted his instincts in tight spaces. He also played a key role in settling the midfield during the games most chaotic stretch, staying efficient on the ball with 41 accurate passes on 47 attempts, his fourth-highest total this season across all competitions, while keeping his defensive work minimal with one interception and one clearance.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
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