Newcastle United Vs Barcelona
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| MATCH : | Newcastle United Vs Barcelona (Champions League) |
| DATE: | 19-09-2025 |
| TIME: | 12:30 AM IST |
| STADIUM: | St. James' Park |
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Champions League Round 1: Newcastle United vs Barcelona - Match Preview
Newcastle United
vs
Barcelona
St. James' Park hosts a blockbuster Champions League opener as Newcastle United return to Europe’s top stage against Spanish champions Barcelona. With passionate home support and a newly strengthened squad, Newcastle hope to replicate their classic victory over Barça from 1997, while Hansi Flick’s Barcelona bring star power and historic European pedigree to the fixture[web:72][web:74][web:75][web:81].
Head-to-Head & Recent Form
These teams have met just four times in official competition, all in the Champions League. Barcelona lead the record with 3 wins to Newcastle’s 1[web:75][web:84]. The 1997 win for Newcastle is legendary on Tyneside, but Barcelona have controlled the fixture ever since. Newcastle have three clean sheets in their last four home games, while Barcelona have averaged four goals per game in their opening league matches[web:76][web:75][web:81].
Team News & Predicted Lineups
- Goalkeeper: Pope
- Defenders: Trippier, Schär, Burn, Livramento
- Midfielders: Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton
- Forwards: Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes
- Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia
- Defenders: Kounde, Eric Garcia, Cubarsi, Martin
- Midfielders: Pedri, Marc Casado
- Attacking Midfielders: Raphinha, Fermin Lopez, Rashford
- Striker: Ferran Torres
Newcastle are missing Jacob Ramsey and Yoane Wissa, but Anthony Gordon returns from suspension. Barcelona are without Ter Stegen, Balde, Gavi, and Lamine Yamal, but pivotal playmaker Frenkie de Jong is available. Watch for Newcastle’s direct play and set-piece threat, while Barça’s fluid attack will test Newcastle’s back line[web:75][web:76][web:79][web:82].
Prediction & Outlook
Barcelona enter as favorites, but Newcastle’s energy, home record and defensive strength give them hope of an upset. Expect goals on both sides in an open match.
Prediction: Newcastle United 1-3 Barcelona
Note: All details are as of September 18, 2025. For live info, follow UEFA and official broadcasters.