Barca plunges Eddie Howe into crisis.

Newcastle suffered a shock defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League round of 16, sparking outrage from their own fans.

Eddie Howe is at risk of losing his job.

In the second leg on the morning of March 19th, Newcastle lost to Barcelona 2-7, ending their journey in Europe's most prestigious competition with an aggregate score of 3-8.

Newcastle United's heavy defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League round of 16 has plunged them into a storm of criticism, with manager Eddie Howe's future in serious doubt.

This result sparked a wave of outrage from Newcastle fans. Many argued that Eddie Howe had exhausted the team's patience.

Some are calling for his immediate dismissal, especially if the team continues to disappoint in the derby against Sunderland on March 22nd. Many other fans are suggesting parting ways with the manager at the end of the season.

Besides the results, the biggest problem lies in the decline of the defense. Newcastle conceded goals far too easily, a weakness that was evident during Howe's time managing Bournemouth.

In the Premier League, Newcastle are currently 9th, having lost 12 out of 30 matches. Despite their recent win against Chelsea, they are still a considerable distance behind the European qualification spots.

In the match at Camp Nou, despite equalizing twice in the first half thanks to a brace from Anthony Elanga, the English team could not withstand the relentless attack of their opponents.

The turning point came just before halftime when Lamine Yamal scored from the penalty spot, giving Barcelona back their lead. In the second half, the game was completely dominated by the home team.

Fermin Lopez extended the lead to 4-2, before Robert Lewandowski scored two quick goals, extinguishing Newcastle's hopes of a comeback. Raphinha then sealed the emphatic victory by capitalizing on a mistake from the Newcastle defense.

Previously, Howe admitted the team lacked stability and needed to build a clearer identity. However, after the Champions League defeat, confidence in him is rapidly declining.

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