Rabat – Barcelona face Newcastle United tomorrow at Camp Nou in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash.
The first game at St James’ Park ended 1-1. Newcastle were ahead late, but Lamine Yamal scored a penalty in stoppage time to level it for Barcelona.
That draw leaves the tie open. Barcelona hold the advantage; they are at home, the away trip is behind them, and a win secures their place in the quarter-finals.
Newcastle, however, will not see it as over. The first leg showed they can trouble Barcelona if they stay disciplined and keep the pace high.
⭐ 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/U2TRnr4kqF
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 18, 2026
Match Details:
Fixture: Barcelona vs Newcastle United
Competition: UEFA Champions League (Round of 16, second leg)
Venue: Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona
Kick-off: 5:45 p.m. GMT
How to watch: beIN Sports (MENA), TNT Sports (UK), major Champions League broadcasters in the U.S. and Europe.
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona come into the second leg with calm around them. The draw in England was not perfect, but it was a useful result.
They avoided defeat, scored late, and now return to Spain knowing the tie is in their hands. Their job is clear: control the game better than they did in Newcastle and be more clinical in the final third.
The main threat is still Lamine Yamal, who changed the first leg and looked like the player most likely to create something when the game got tense.
Robert Lewandowski gives them experience and finishing, while players like Pedri and Dani Olmo should be key if Barcelona want to control possession and slow the match down when needed.
At home, Barcelona will likely try to keep the ball, move Newcastle around, and force the visitors to chase. They do not need to rush, but they also know a Newcastle goal would change the mood quickly.
Newcastle Team News
Newcastle defended well, fought hard, and unsettled Barcelona in the first leg, but they let the lead slip late. Now the challenge is bigger: they must score away from home.
Anthony Gordon is their main hope up front. The wide players and midfield runners need to support him more.
Eddie Howe’s side must find balance; if they attack too early, Barcelona can punish them, and if they wait too long, the game may slip away.
Safe Picks
Both Teams to Score – Yes: Newcastle have enough in attack to create chances, and Barcelona usually find a goal at home.
Over 2.5 Goals – Yes:
Lamine Yamal to score or assist – Yes
Prediction: Barcelona 2-1 Newcastle – Barcelona advance 3-2 on aggregate.