Newcastle were the latest English side to take a thumping in the Champions LeagueChelsea and Newcastle United should be 'banned from the Champions League', according to talkSPORT pundit and former Premier League ace Gabriel Agbonlahor. Both Chelsea and Newcastle were on the receiving end of thumpings in the second legs of their Champions League ties in mid-week. Newcastle had gone into their second leg against Barcelona level on aggregate, having held the La Liga giants to a 1-1 draw during the match at St. James' Park. And despite equalising twice throughout a hectic first half, Eddie Howe's side collapsed in the second half, losing the match 7-2 on the night and 8-3 on aggregate. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTWriting on X, Agbonlahor wrote: "Chelsea and Newcastle deserve a years ban from the champions league.

Source: Express March 18, 2026 19:46 UTC