Former Premier League winner Joleon Lescott (Picture: Getty)Joleon Lescott believes Arsenal will still prove too much for Barcelona should the two sides meet in the Champions League semi-finals. Barcelona joined Arsenal in the quarter-finals after a rampant attacking display saw them thrash Newcastle United 7-2 in their second leg at Camp Nou. Hansi Flick’s side scored three goals in a blistering 16-minute spell at the start of the second half, eventually knocking out their Premier League opposition 8-3 on aggregate. In the second half we weren’t as good. Arrow MORE: Sandro Tonali injury update after Newcastle defeat to Barcelona in Champions LeagueArrow MORE: Darren Bent claims Arsenal star looked ‘desperate’ against Bayer LeverkusenArrow MORE: Arsenal warned ‘perfect’ Sporting have one huge advantage in Champions League clash

Source: Metro March 18, 2026 22:37 UTC