EXETER, England (AP) — A Barcelona fan who planned to attend his team's Champions League game at Newcastle ended up 360 miles away at third-tier Exeter City after going to the wrong stadium.
The Spaniard traveled southwest from London to Exeter's St James Park — rather than north to Newcastle's St James’ Park, the League One club said Wednesday.
He arrived at the turnstiles shortly before kickoff of Exeter City's game against Lincoln City on Tuesday night.
“It was only when he showed his ticket to staff that he realized his mistake,” the club said on social media.
A stadium volunteer had alerted the club to the man's predicament.
“From what we could gather, he’d come from London. My guess is he’d put St James Park in his phone and then just followed the directions from there,” said Adam Spencer, Exeter City's supporter experience officer.
“He was pretty gutted and a bit embarrassed. So, we sorted him out a ticket and he got to watch a game at the real St James Park. He’d be welcome back any time.”
Exeter City lost 1-0.
In Newcastle, Barcelona salvaged a 1-1 draw after Lamine Yamal's stoppage-time penalty in the first leg of their round-of-16 matchup.
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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal scores during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Newcastle United and Barcelona in Newcastle, England, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Newcastle United and Barcelona in Newcastle, England, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 153-128 on Wednesday night, moving above .500 with their third straight victory and sixth in seven games.
Eighth in the Western Conference at 33-32 after opening 6-21, the Clippers had their highest points total of the season. They blew out Minnesota after beating New York on Monday night to open a five-game homestand.
Leonard was 15 of 20 from the the field, 6 of 9 on 3s and made 9 of 10 free throws. Los Angeles made 19 of 37 3s.
Bennedict Mathurin scored 22 points for Los Angeles. Clippers newcomer Darius Garland had 21, hitting five 3-pointers.
Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 36 points and Naz Reid had 18.
Minnesota dropped to sixth in the tight Western Conference, but only a half-game behind the third-place Lakers. The Timberwolves have lost three in a row after winning five straight. They lost to the Lakers on Tuesday night to open four-game trip.
Leonard scored 18 points in the first quarter to help Los Angeles take a 38-27 lead. He had 28 at the half, with the Clippers up 74-65, and went to the fourth with 39 and LA ahead 109-98. Los Angeles had a 44-30 edge in the fourth.
Timberwolves: At Golden State on Friday night.
Clippers: Host Chicago on Friday night.
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland gestures after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Los Angeles Clippers guard Jordan Miller (22) dribbles against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) draws a foul against Los Angeles Clippers forward Isaiah Jackson (23) and guard Jordan Miller (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
