Newcastle United to face Barcelona in Champions League match

Newcastle United to Host Barcelona in Champions League Last 16 Clash

On Tuesday, March 10 at 8pm (20:00 GMT), Newcastle United will host La Liga leaders Barcelona at St James’ Park for the first leg of their last 16 clash. The match marks Newcastle’s second appearance in the Champions League last 16 and their first since 2002-03.

Newcastle, currently 12th in the Premier League, will face a significant challenge against Hansi Flick’s star-studded Barcelona team. The Catalan club have been on a winning streak, with a hard-fought victory over Athletic Bilbao at the weekend that restored their four-point lead at the top of La Liga.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has emphasized the importance of this game, stating that his side needs to produce a performance of a lifetime to beat Barcelona. The team will be looking to build on their recent success in the League Cup final, where they ended a 56-year trophy drought by beating Liverpool.

Barcelona have already beaten Newcastle 2-1 at St James’ Park in the league phase, with Marcus Rashford scoring twice. However, Howe has expressed concerns about his team’s energy levels due to their grueling schedule, which includes 19 games in 63 days.

The match will be a significant test for Newcastle, who have been struggling this season. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has praised the young talent of Lamine Yamal, who scored the winning goal against Athletic Bilbao. The team’s confidence is high ahead of the match, and they are expected to approach it with caution.

The game will be broadcast live on Al Jazeera Sport at 17:00 GMT in advance of the live text commentary stream.

Source: Al Jazeera