later in the present day on the Spotify Camp Nou within the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Spherical of 16.
Having managed to return from the primary leg at St James’ Park with solely a 1-1 draw, the Blaugrana must win in the present day in an effort to safe their spot within the quarterfinals.
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Nevertheless, it could possibly be simpler mentioned than finished, contemplating that Newcastle United put up a strong struggle within the first leg and go into the sport excessive on confidence after beating Chelsea.
On the identical time, although, since returning to the renovated Spotify Camp Nou in November, the place they’re unbeaten.
The Blaugrana ready for the tie with a powerful 5-2 victory over Sevilla in La Liga over the weekend and can look to hold that momentum ahead to get rid of Newcastle and progress within the European competitors.
Hansi Flick & co. must do it with out some necessary gamers, as Frenkie de Jong, Jules Kounde, and Alejandro Balde are all out injured, together with Andreas Christensen.
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There will probably be some modifications made to the beginning XI that took the sphere in opposition to Sevilla, and right here’s how Flick is prone to set his Barcelona workforce in opposition to Sevilla.
Defence
Joan Garcia is the everlasting fixture in purpose for Barça and that won’t change in the present day in opposition to Newcastle United, with the 24-year-old summer time signing set to have a key function.
In the meantime, in defence, Eric Garcia is predicted to begin at right-back rather than younger Xavi Espart, who began in opposition to Sevilla.
Set to return. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
Eric missed the primary leg in opposition to Newcastle on account of discomfort and was not risked over the weekend, however is about to return in the present day. In the meantime, Joao Cancelo will occupy the left flank and look to proceed his latest wealthy vein of type.
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On the coronary heart of the defence, there isn’t a wanting previous the pairing of Pau Cubarsi and Gerard Martin, who’ve been very strong in latest matches.
Midfield
Shifting to the midfield unit, with Frenkie de Jong nonetheless unavailable, Flick is predicted to proceed with the double pivot of Pedri and Marc Bernal, each of whom will probably be crucial to Barcelona’s probabilities in the present day.
Dani Olmo made a optimistic affect after approaching within the first leg in opposition to Newcastle and as soon as once more carried out effectively upon beginning vs Sevilla, staking a declare for a spot within the lineup for tonight.
Nevertheless, Fermin Lopez, who has been considered one of Barcelona’s principal purpose contributors in 2026, is predicted to get the nod because the No. 10.
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Assault
Lamine Yamal acquired a uncommon breather over the weekend as Flick opted to relaxation him in opposition to Sevilla and begin Roony Bardghji. However the 18-year-old sensation will reclaim his rightful spot on the correct flank in opposition to Newcastle United in the present day.
In the meantime, on the correct wing, Raphinha, approaching the again of a hat-trick in opposition to Sevilla, will proceed on the left facet forward of Marcus Rashford.
Lastly, Ferran Torres, effectively rested after barely enjoying within the first leg and never that includes at everywhere in the weekend, is because the centre-forward.