"Newcastle welcome Barcelona to St James' Park for a league phase rematch in the Champions League. The first knockout round pairs two giants together, with the Magpies enjoying a revival under Eddie Howe, despite their FA Cup exit to Manchester City at the weekend."
"Barca sit atop the La Liga standings, and look set to retain their crown, with the Blaugrana having much less trouble making it to this stage than their opponents, who had to beat Qarabag in the play-offs. However, this clash is sure to hold fireworks and plenty of energy, as both look for a spot in the quarter-finals."
"Newcastle have faced Barcelona five times before in Europe, each coming in the Champions League. The Magpies' only victory came in the first clash, 3-2 at home in the group stage in September 1997, with Barca winning each of the following four games."
Newcastle welcomes Barcelona to St James' Park for a Champions League knockout phase rematch. Newcastle, managed by Eddie Howe, recently exited the FA Cup to Manchester City but continues their revival. Barcelona leads La Liga and advanced more smoothly than Newcastle, who defeated Qarabag in the play-offs. The match promises competitive intensity as both teams pursue quarter-final qualification. Newcastle's starting lineup includes Ramsdale, Trippier, and Tonali, while Barcelona fields Lewandowski, Yamal, and Raphinha. The fixture kicks off at 8pm UK time on Amazon Prime Video. Historically, Newcastle won their only previous encounter against Barcelona 3-2 at home in 1997, with Barcelona winning the subsequent four meetings.
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