Newcastle's UEFA Champions League run came to a screeching halt on Wednesday, but they traded haymakers (and goals) with the mighty Barcelona in a breathless first half, before conceding four unanswered in a 7-2 defeat.

Hansi Flick's half-time team talk led to Barcelona's second half domination against Newcastle United as they set up a Champions League quarterfinal against Atlético Madrid with a thumping 7-2 win.

Newcastle United boss Edddie Howe: "Tough way to go out. Really strange to sum that up. In the first half we were excellent, albeit both halves we didn't defend properly in key areas. In the second half we weren't as good.

Newcastle United’s European adventure ended in humiliation at the hands of Barcelona and there is no guarantee they will be back in the Champions League any time soon.

Barça put seven past Newcastle on Wednesday, but their defense was alarming, and sterner Champions League opposition will better exploit that.

Newcastle were behind but very much still alive. Eddie Howe's side may have been 3-2 down on the night, but they were far from out of it at half-time. This critical period gave Newcastle the chance to regroup and gather their thoughts. Instead, the visitors lost their heads on a painful night.