Barcelona faces Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League last 16 tonight.
The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw, setting the stage for an important match in Spain this evening. In preparation, we’ve put together a Combined XI featuring players from both teams.
Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia – Barcelona
Garcia was linked with a move to Newcastle last summer but chose to join Barcelona instead. He has started well at Camp Nou, leading La Liga in clean sheets and save percentage.
Joan García is a 𝑾𝑨𝑳𝑳 😳🧱
In La Liga, he leads the stats for:
– Most clean sheets 🧼
– Most goals prevented ✋
– Highest save percentage 🧤
– Fewest goals conceded per 90 minutes ⏱️Reminder: Barcelona paid only €25M for him. What a signing 😮💨✍️ pic.twitter.com/6GlqU6vPun
— 433 (@433) March 8, 2026
Right-back: Joao Cancelo – Barcelona
After returning to Barcelona from Al-Hilal in January, Cancelo has quickly made his mark with a goal and assist in four league starts, enhancing the team’s title ambitions.
Centre-back: Malick Thiaw – Newcastle
Thiaw will aim to make up for a recent mistake against Barcelona during his otherwise solid debut season. His performance has attracted interest from other clubs, ready to invest on the £30m spent last summer.
Centre-back: Pau Cubarsi – Barcelona
Since joining the Barcelona squad at 17, Cubarsi has shown exceptional talent and maturity in defense, looking set to anchor the club’s backline for years.
Left-back: Lewis Hall – Newcastle
Hall continues to impress for Newcastle. His matchup with Lamine Yamal will be crucial tonight, and his current form suggests he should be England’s left-back choice for the upcoming World Cup.
Lewis Hall wasn’t dribbled past once in 90 minutes up against Lamine Yamal. The left-back also created the most chances on the pitch (5) ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/Y6IdIQdoZR
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 11, 2026
Midfield: Sandro Tonali – Newcastle
Tonali is crucial when Newcastle’s midfield dominates opponents, showcasing his speed and strength as a box-to-box player.
Midfield: Bruno Guimaraes – Newcastle
Alongside Tonali, Guimaraes has become a standout midfielder in the Premier League. Despite Newcastle’s struggles this season, his nine league goals mark a personal best.
Midfield: Pedri – Barcelona
Barcelona acquired Pedri from Las Palmas as a teenager, and he has seamlessly integrated into the team. With outstanding technical skills, he is often seen as a potential successor to Andres Iniesta.
Right-wing: Lamine Yamal – Barcelona
At just 18, Yamal is making waves in football, demonstrating a rare talent with 14 goals and nine assists in this La Liga season.
Lamine Yamal became the first Spanish international to score 20+ goals in a single season for Barcelona since David Villa in 2010-11 (23).
Only 18 years old. We are witnesses. pic.twitter.com/YARY70zYmr
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) March 11, 2026
Left-wing: Raphinha – Barcelona
Despite being underrated, Raphinha’s impact for Barcelona is significant. His recent hat trick highlighted his capabilities, adding to an impressive tally of goals and assists last season.
Captain Raphinha with a hat trick 🎩 pic.twitter.com/GyObNsBciK
— B/R Football (@brfootball) March 15, 2026
Forward: Robert Lewandowski – Barcelona
Newcastle has faced challenges since losing Alexander Isak, with players like Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa not getting much playing time. Lewandowski, now 37, still performs impressively, having netted 11 goals in 11 league matches this season.
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