Chelsea are the only English team to have lost the Champions League opener so far this week, but Newcastle face a strong task when Barcelona comes to town.
The Spanish champions seem formidable like never under Hansi Flick but a few major absences may mean that the Magpies have a chance in their home fortress.
Notably, Lamine Yamal lacks it due to pubic injury, which means Marcus Rashford can return to England and lower the toon.
In a boost for hosts, Anthony Gordon is available, with his red card not carrying in European competitions.
Read to see how much line-up for the match on Tyneside.
Newcastle Line-Up
Eddie Howe may not have Yoane Warned available so far, but there is still a lot of attacking power available.
As usual, Nick Pope is targeting the hosts, and will depend on four trippier kieran, Fabian Schar, this burn and tino livramento.
The formidable midfield all three begin – Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonili and Joelinton.
Forward, Anthony Elanga is on the right, and Harvey Barnes fills on the left.
Anthony Gordon is running the line.
Barcelona’s line-up
Barcelona may be missing from their star winger, but their team is still afraid of paper.
Joan Garcia remains targeted with Marc-Andre Ter Stegen is not yet behind.
Jules Kounde is on right back, along with Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, and Gerard Martin.
In the middle of the pitch, the Pedro brilliant plays along with Frenkie de Jong.
Marcus Rashford and Raphinha occupy the wide spaces, with the fered Lopez playing in the role No.10.
Veteran striker Robert Lewandowski is the striker alone.
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2025-09-18 17:56:00