The last time Newcastle faced Barcelona in the first leg last week, they were minutes away from a historic win before a 1-1 draw. This time, a buoyant Barca side hosts them to secure a spot in the quarter-finals.
It's Champions League action on Wednesday, March 18, as Newcastle travels to Camp Nou to face a Barcelona side mired in a 12-match run without a clean sheet. Magpies boss Eddie Howe will be aiming for his first-ever progression beyond the last 16.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Barcelona: Leading La Liga by four points after a 5-2 win over Sevilla.
🔸 Newcastle United: Ninth in the Premier League after beating Chelsea 1-0.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Barcelona have won 23 of 29 UEFA ties after drawing the first leg away.
🔥 Barcelona have not kept a clean sheet in their last 12 Champions League matches.
🔥 Newcastle have lost just two of their 11 Champions League games this season.
🔥 The first leg ended 1-1 after Lamine Yamal’s 96th-minute penalty cancelled out Harvey Barnes' opener.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🔴Barcelona | Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢D🟡W🟢:
Despite defensive struggles, Hansi Flick's side can take heart from a dominant 5-2 victory against Sevilla in their last outing.
However, they have conceded in 12 straight European games and with pressure mounting, they will have to perform much better to reach the quarters for a third straight year.
⚫Newcastle United | Form: W🟢L🔴W🟢L🔴D🟡W🟢:
Eddie Howe's side extended their away form with a merited 1-1 draw against Barca, followed by a 1-0 win against Chelsea, despite a long run without a clean sheet previously.
They boast a strong mentality and have scored in 11 straight European games, a feat they will look to repeat against a Barca side that they held to a draw just eight days ago.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔴Barcelona (possible):
Garcia, Cancelo, Araujo, Cubarsi, Martin, Bernal, Pedri, Yamal, Fermin, Raphinha, Lewandowski.
⚫Newcastle United (possible):
Ramsdale, Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall, Ramsey, Tonali, Joelinton, Elanga, Gordon, Barnes.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Lamine Yamal — Could start for Barca after his dramatic 96th-minute penalty in the first leg saved the draw.
✨ Anthony Gordon — Expected to lead the line for Newcastle with 10 UCL goals already to his name this season.
✨ Raphinha — Scored a stunning hat-trick against Sevilla and will be key in Barcelona's attacking trident.
✨ Harvey Barnes — A likely starter for the Magpies, looking to make an impact after scoring in the first leg.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Barcelona/Home to win = 1.60
💵 Newcastle/Away to win = 5.23
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.47
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.38
This clash presents a classic momentum battle: a confident Barcelona side with an elite home record faces a Newcastle team desperate to make club history.
With history offering hope for the hosts, Camp Nou is set for a compelling Champions League night.
Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Barcelona vs Newcastle game here on MSport.
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