Chris Waddle says his former side Newcastle "deserved to win" Tuesday's Champions League last 16 first leg against Barcelona.
The Magpies were denied a famous win by a Lamine Yamal penalty with the last kick of the game.
"Newcastle were excellent," Waddle told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.
"You can't fault them. The fans played their part, the atmosphere was electric, and the team was really pumped up for it.
"We were waiting for them to run out of legs and they just didn't. Eddie Howe made his substitutions at the right time, the tempo stayed high. They put in a massive shift and I feel sorry for them because they deserved to win the game.
"I was expecting a lot more from Barcelona with the technical ability they have and the way they can keep the ball.
"Newcastle showed them little respect and took the ball off them many times. Barcelona tried to play but Newcastle didn't let them out and were all over them. They got in great areas, crossed the ball, and by the time they scored they thoroughly deserved it.
"It could have been two or three really, and then they give the penalty away and Barcelona got out of jail. It's cruel because they did not deserve the draw. They were a shambles really.
"It'll be a completely different game in Spain, Barcelona rarely lose at home. They will have had words.
"Newcastle's standard was absolutely excellent, but it will have to be even better next week. They should have nothing to fear after tonight's performance."
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