Champions League Showdown: Barcelona vs Newcastle Preview, Team News & Prediction
Camp Nou will roar as Barcelona welcome Newcastle for the Champions League round of 16 second leg. The first meeting ended 1-1 in England after Lamine Yamal’s late penalty kept the tie alive. Hansi Flick’s side are unbeaten at home this season. They boast confidence after a 5-2 win over Sevilla. Newcastle, under Eddie Howe, bounced back from the late equaliser by edging Chelsea, and they aim to spring an upset in Spain. Injuries have hit both teams. Barcelona will miss Frenkie de Jong, Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde, but welcome back Gavi. Newcastle remain without Bruno Guimaraes, Fabian Schar and Lewis Miley, though Sandro Tonali returns. We expect goals at Camp Nou. Barcelona’s home record and attacking firepower may prove decisive. Our prediction: 3-1 to the hosts, who should advance 4-2 on aggregate.
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