Newcastle United welcomes Qarabag to St. James’ Park on Tuesday night, looking to secure a spot in the Champions League last 16 after a strong first-leg performance.
The Magpies hold a solid advantage in this tie, thanks to a 6–1 win in Azerbaijan. Manager Eddie Howe led his team to a record-setting performance, highlighted by Anthony Gordon. Additionally, the team is on a remarkable 11-match scoring streak in the competition. Historically, English clubs have excelled against Qarabag, winning nine out of ten encounters in major European tournaments, with an aggregate score of 33–2.
Newcastle United Team News
Eddie Howe is dealing with several injuries while trying to keep the momentum going. The Magpies are looking forward to a potential last-16 clash against either Barcelona or Chelsea. Defender Malick Thiaw is unavailable due to a suspension after receiving a yellow card in the first leg. This creates a challenge for Howe in the central defense. Sven Botman may return to the squad.
Nick Pope is expected to start in goal. Kieran Trippier and Dan Burn should line up in defense. In midfield, Sandro Tonali and Joe Willock are likely to hold the fort. Up front, Anthony Elanga and Harvey Barnes will aim to create opportunities from the wings. Nick Woltemade may also feature in an experimental starting squad.
Anthony Gordon remains a key player, having starred in the first leg. He has scored 10 goals in just 15 Champions League matches, making him the second-fastest English player to reach this milestone. He has also equaled the single-season Champions League goal totals of Ruud van Nistelrooy and Erling Haaland.
Newcastle United Predicted Lineup
Newcastle United predicted XI: Pope; Trippier, Botman, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Willock, Barnes; Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon
When will the match kick off?
The Champions League match is set for Tuesday, 24 February 2026, at St. James’ Park, with a kick-off at 20:00 GMT.
How to watch Newcastle United vs Qarabag?
In the UK, the match will be live on TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video. Fans can also follow the action through the discovery+ app.
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