"Marcus Rashford scored a brace for Barcelona against Newcastle United in the Champions League first phase. Rashford, who has scored seven goals in 16 games against Newcastle, was brilliant on that night as Barca recorded a 2-1 victory. Still, the England international hasn't started any of their Champions League games since."
"The main difference between the Barcelona team who played at St James' Park in September and Tuesday night's one looks like being Yamal in for Rashford. Yamal missed that game with a groin injury, meaning Raphinha shunted over to the right-hand side of the attack and Rashford started on the left. With Yamal fit again, however, the Spanish international seems likely to operate out on the right with Raphinha on the left."
"The other big change is that Frenkie De Jong, who played so well on Tyneside back in September, will not play due to a hamstring injury. Whatever lineup Barcelona name will be a very difficult one for Newcastle United to beat."
Marcus Rashford scored a brace when Barcelona defeated Newcastle 2-1 in the Champions League group stage, but Barcelona journalists suggest he will not start in Tuesday's rematch. Lamine Yamal, the 18-year-old Spanish international, is expected to replace Rashford on the right wing after missing the previous encounter with a groin injury. This lineup change represents a significant difference from September's match. Additionally, Frenkie De Jong, who performed well in the first meeting, will be unavailable due to a hamstring injury. Despite these changes, Barcelona remains a formidable opponent for Newcastle in what represents a crucial fixture for the club.
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