Newcastle United is set to face Barcelona at Camp Nou tonight in a crucial match, looking to make history by reaching the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time.
The team has entered this important match after a tight 1–1 draw in the first leg at St James’ Park. Newcastle is in a positive mood, coming off a disciplined 1–0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, marking their first victory there since 2012.
In the Premier League, Newcastle has climbed to ninth place. Their European performance has been impressive; they are unbeaten in their last six Champions League matches and have only lost twice in 11 games this season. Although they have struggled in Spain historically, losing five of their last six visits, they have recently been strong away, winning four of their last five matches in all competitions.
Newcastle United team news
Eddie Howe is managing a squad facing several injuries to key players. Fabian Schär (ankle), Emil Krafth (knee), and midfielders Bruno Guimarães (thigh) and Lewis Miley (thigh) will not play.
This means the defensive responsibility will rest on Malick Thiaw and Dan Burn. However, Anthony Gordon, who missed the first leg due to illness, is back and scored the winner against Chelsea. He has 12 goal involvements in the Champions League this season, second only to Kylian Mbappé’s 13. Gordon has scored 10 goals in this campaign.
Aaron Ramsdale will be in goal, supported by a back four with Lewis Hall as a key player. In the first leg, Hall created the most chances (5) and won the most possessions (7) among players. Midfielder Sandro Tonali is likely available after recovering from illness and will join Joelinton and Jacob Ramsey.
If Harvey Barnes, currently with 9 goal involvements, reaches 10 tonight, Newcastle will be the first team to have two English players with 10 goal involvements in a single Champions League season.
Newcastle United predicted lineup
Newcastle United Predicted XI (4-3-3): Ramsdale; Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Ramsey, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Gordon, Barnes
When will the match kick off?
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, 18 March 2026, at 17:45 GMT at Camp Nou.
How to watch Barcelona vs Newcastle?
In the UK, the match will be available to watch live on TNT Sports 2 and TNT Sports Ultimate.
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