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Barcelona forward Luis Suarez,
left, and Real defender Sergio
Ramos fight for the ball during
the Spanish La Liga soccer
match between FC Barcelona
and Real Madrid at the Camp
Nou stadium in Barcelona,
Spain, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.
Associated Press Newton’s
Barcelona

beats Madrid

5-1, Lopetegui Law

future in

jeopardy

By JOSEPH WILSON Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton (1) scrambles against the Baltimore Ravens in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte,
N.C., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.
Associated Press Associated Press
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) —
trick to lead Barcelona to Newton scores 3 TDs, Panthers defeat Ravens 36-21
Luis Suarez scored a hat
a 5-1 rout of Real Madrid in
the Spanish league on Sun- By STEVE REED, scrimmage. the hands of safety Eric When asked why Caro-
day, putting the future of AP Sports Writer “We present a lot of issues Weddle and into his arms lina’s misdirection offense
Madrid coach Julen Lop- CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — for defenses and that is in the end zone. And when was so effective, Ravens
etegui in serious jeopardy. Cam Newton and the what this offense was kind Baltimore (4-4) climbed to cornerback Jimmy Smith
With the injured Lionel Carolina Panthers didn’t of built for,” Newton said. within 13 late in the third held up one hand and
Messi watching from the wait until the fourth quarter “We have dynamic players quarter, Newton was there said, “Look at my hand.
Camp Nou stands, Suarez to turn it up a notch on of- all around the field.” to calmly drive the Pan- Now if I smack you with this
doubled Barcelona’s lead fense. Unlike last Sunday when thers 85 yards in nine plays, one (my other hand), you
from the penalty spot in the The result was an impressive they needed three fourth racing in untouched from won’t see it coming. That’s
30th minute after Philippe win against the league’s quarter touchdowns to 12 yards out on a naked how it works.”
Coutinho had opened the top-ranked defense. erase a 17-0 deficit and bootleg to put the game PANTHERS DEFENSE
scoring for the hosts. Newton completed 21 beat the defending Super away early. Carolina showed it can still
Marcelo pulled one back of 29 passes for 219 yards Bowl champion Eagles 21- The Panthers rolled up 386 play a little ‘D’ as well, forc-
for Madrid early in the sec- and two touchdowns and 17, the Panthers took it to yards against a Ravens de- ing three turnovers.
ond half, but Suarez scored ran for 52 yards and an- the Ravens early and often. fense that had come in al- The momentum-turning
twice to ensure the win — other score as the Panthers After spotting the Ravens a lowing a league-low 280.6 play came in the first quar-
and the league lead for soundly defeated the Balti- 7-0 lead on the game’s first yards and 14.4 points per ter when defensive tackle
Barcelona — before substi- more Ravens 36-21 on Sun- possession, the Panthers (5- game. Kyle Love crashed through
tute Arturo Vidal complet- day for their ninth straight 2) scored on four straight Baltimore seemed a step the line and delivered a vi-
ed the demolition. win at home. drives in the final 16 min- behind all day long, unable cious hit on Ravens running
“We are very proud to Christian McCaffrey had utes of the first half to break to figure out the Panthers back Alex Collins, jarring
have the best player in two touchdowns and the the game open and take a multiple misdirection plays. the ball loose. Defensive
the world (Messi) on our Panthers continued to get 24-7 halftime lead. “They present a lot of misdi- tackle Vernon Butler came
team,” Suarez said, “(but) electrifying performances Newton threw an 11-yard rection and formations, dif- up with the loose ball at the
we showed that we are a from different players. This TD pass to Greg Olsen , Mc- ferent plays and was tough Ravens 12 after Luke Kue-
great team and that we time, it was rookie wide Caffrey ran for a 11-yard to get in a rhythm with them chly unsuccessfully tried to
have a great coach.” receiver D.J. Moore, who score and leaped into the and Cam played an out- scoop and score.
turned in his best game as air to corral a 6-yard TD standing game,” Ravens
Continued on page 19 a pro with 129 yards from pass that ricocheted off safety Eric Weddle said. Continued on Page 20