Anthony Elanga

Analysis: Elanga came out firing with a first-half brace and for a stretch looked like he might carry Newcastle to a statement upset on the road, opening the scoring with sharp link-up play down the left before burying a second to level things at 2-2 in a chaotic opening half-hour. Barcelona's class took over after the break and pulled the game away, but Elanga's off-ball movement and clinical finishing stood out as clear positives for the visitors. Those were his first goals of the season in 38 appearances across all competitions, and Newcastle will be counting on this breakout to spark more end-product from him down the stretch.

Feb 22, 2026

Quiet outing against City

Elanga generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Manchester City.

Analysis: Elanga would see the start for a second straight match Saturday, earning 78 minutes, but not his best match of the season. He would only record one shot and two crosses, going without a chance created. He remains at only one assist this campaign, a tough start to life with Newcastle.

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