Newcastle vs Barcelona: Team News and Expected Lineup

Newcastle United faces Barcelona at St. James’ Park tonight, looking to gain an advantage in their first-ever Champions League knockout match.

This marks the first time Newcastle has reached the Round of 16, following a strong playoff win over Qarabag.

Under manager Eddie Howe, the team secured their spot among the top 16 in Europe and now aims for their second home victory against Barcelona.

Newcastle has spent more time in a leading position than any other team in the tournament this season, showcasing a strong defense that they will need to maintain tonight.

Newcastle United team news

Eddie Howe’s squad is missing key players due to injuries but does receive a boost with Anthony Gordon’s return to the starting lineup after a break over the weekend.

Gordon has scored 10 Champions League goals this season, ranking among the top scorers for an English club in a single campaign.

However, the team will miss Bruno Guimarães and Fabian Schär due to injury. On a positive note, Sandro Tonali and Nick Woltemade are back in shape, which is important at this time.

Nick Pope will start in goal, with Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman likely in defense. In midfield, Tonali will partner with Joelinton and Joe Willock to counter Barcelona’s skilled players.

For the attack, Harvey Barnes and Yoane Wissa will provide support. Newcastle is currently enjoying their longest unbeaten streak in Champions League history, with five consecutive matches without a loss.

Newcastle United predicted lineup

Expected XI (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Willock, Tonali, Joelinton; Barnes, Wissa, Gordon

When will the match kick off?

The Champions League match is set for Tuesday, 10 March 2026, with a kick-off at 20:00 GMT.

How to watch Newcastle United vs Barcelona?

In the UK, the match will be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video, and viewers can also use the Prime Video app to watch.

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