Newcastle United hosts Barcelona this Tuesday (10), at 8pm (Newcastle local time), at St. James’ The clash pits two teams that have already faced each other in the league phase of the competition face to face, with Barcelona winning 2-1 in September 2025. Expectations are high for the duel, which defines directions in the search for a place in the quarter-finals.
Italian referee Marco Guida commands the match, assisted by Giorgio Peretti and Giuseppe Perrotti. The stadium’s pitch is in excellent condition, despite the forecast of a cloudy night with temperatures around 9°C, humidity of 78% and winds of up to 26 km/h, which could influence the pace of the game.
Where to watch live
The live broadcast of the confrontation between Newcastle and Barcelona takes place on TNT on closed TV and on Max (formerly HBO Max) on streaming, with narration and comments in Portuguese. Para for international audiences, options include Paramount+ in some markets and Amazon Prime Video in Reino Unido. ge follows you in real time with minute-by-minute updates.
Confirmed lineups
Newcastle United enters the field with A. Ramsdale in goal. The defense has K. Trippier (captain), M. Thiaw, D. Burn and L. Hall. In the middle, J. Ramsey, S. Tonali and Joelinton form the sector. The attack has A. Elanga, W. Osula and H. Barnes. Eddie Howe adjusted the team after the last match, prioritizing intensity to put pressure on the visitors from the start.
The Barcelona confirms Joan García on target. The defensive line includes J. Cancelo, R. Araújo (captain), P. Cubarsí and G. Martín. Pedri and M. Bernal play in the middle, with L. Yamal, F. Hansi Flick made changes compared to the last LaLiga game, maintaining focus on ball possession and speed on the wings.
Embezzlement and returns
Newcastle does not have some injured or recovering athletes, which led to adjustments in the starting lineup. Barcelona also deals with important absences, but relies on experienced players to maintain balance on the field. The teams arrive motivated after solid campaigns in the previous phase of the competition.
Recent clash history
The teams recently met in the group stage of Champions League 2025/26, with Barcelona winning 2-1 in St. James’ Park. Overall, Barcelona has the advantage in previous encounters, with more victories in historic duels. Newcastle seeks to reverse Catalan favoritism in this round.
Last five games for each team
Newcastle comes from mixed results in Premier League and Champions, with alternating victories and some defeats that required recovery. The Barcelona maintains a positive streak in LaLiga, with convincing triumphs that increase confidence for the Europa.
Guesses and expectations
Analysts point to balance, but Barcelona is the favorite due to its technical quality and experience in knockouts. Newcastle is betting on the strength of the home crowd and the high pressure to surprise. The game promises intensity from the first minutes.
Curiosities about the duel
The St. James’ Park hosts one of the biggest games in recent Newcastle history at Champions League. Para or Barcelona, the match represents an opportunity to advance with an advantage to the return game at Camp Nou. The presence of young people like L. Yamal and veterans like R. Lewandowski highlights the generational contrast on the field.
Coach Eddie Howe highlighted the importance of exploring spaces against a team with dominant possession. Hansi Flick emphasized the need to deal with English intensity. Italian refereeing must ensure fluidity in the confrontation.
The winner advances to the quarterfinals, facing the classified among other duels from the round of 16. The tie remains balanced, with the second leg scheduled for next week at Barcelona.
