""I remember working on the TV as a pundit thinking how jealous I was of my teammates being part of this unbelievable atmosphere," the 206-time Newcastle goalscorer told Betfair. "Then of course watching my teammate Faustino Asprilla score that incredible hat-trick that will be spoken about forever in Newcastle. It was brilliant for me to be there and see it, but very difficult not to be a part of it.""
"Newcastle kick-off their 2025/26 Champions League campaign at home to Hansi Flick's Barca, who are in imperious form after a 6-0 demolition of LaLiga rivals Valencia at the weekend. The Toon Army, meanwhile, recorded their first victory of the season only a few days ago, defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers by a goal to nil at St. James' Park. Barcelona will provide a sterner test than Vitor Pereira's Wolves, though, but Tyneside will be right up for this one, as Newcastle aim to get their Champions League campaign underway with a win."
Alan Shearer will not attend Newcastle United's Champions League home opener against Barcelona. Barcelona arrive after a 6-0 victory over Valencia and strong current form. Newcastle recently recorded their first win of the season, defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 at St. James' Park. Newcastle seek a positive start to their 2025/26 Champions League campaign in front of a 50,000-strong home crowd. The situation evokes memories of the 1997 match when Tino Asprilla's hat-trick earned Newcastle three points while Shearer was sidelined with an ankle ligament injury, leaving him frustrated at missing the night.
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