Newcastle face Barcelona as Howe issues fitness updates
Barcelona’s Marc Casadó, Gerard Martín, Lamine Yamal and Fermín López risk suspension for the Camp Nou second leg against Newcastle if booked at St James’ Park.
Hansi Flick warns Barcelona about Newcastle’s threat from the Premier League, highlighting their pace in transition. Barca, leaders in LaLiga, visit St James’ Park for the last-16 first leg.
Newcastle host Barcelona after a 2-1 home defeat in the league phase. Preview outlines head-to-head trends and patterns as Howe’s side seek a Champions League quarter-final place at St James’ Park.
Howe’s Newcastle host Barcelona in a last-16 first leg. Gordon set to return, Bruno Guimarães and Fabian Schär out, Pope to start. Predicted XI: Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Willock, Tonali, Joelinton; Barnes, Wissa, Gordon.
Newcastle are monitoring Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard, with a reasonable asking price reported by Sports Boom.
Howe calls Barcelona tie the club’s ‘biggest game’, urges Newcastle to ‘break new ground’. Bruno Guimaraes out until next month, Livramento close but unlikely to start, illness in camp yet no fresh injuries.
Report claims Man United may bid £80m for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes as a Casemiro successor. He is under contract to 2028 and has 16 goal contributions this season.
Fabrizio Romano says Man City are not close to signing Newcastle right-back Tino Livramento, with no fresh talks since 2025. City want a right-back but injuries could affect any move.
Alan Shearer says Newcastle thrive in Europe due to pace from Gordon, Elanga, Murphy and Barnes, with space in behind. He warns Lamine Yamal may be unstoppable and previews Amazon Prime’s coverage.
