Confirmed Newcastle team v Barcelona – Gordon, Bruno, Tonali, Joelinton all start | OneFootball

The confirmed Newcastle team v Barcelona has now been announced.

Newcastle United hoping to kick off their Champions League campaign with what would be a massive three points, if they can get the victory.

A big win on Saturday against Wolves in the Premier League, consecutive victories at St James’ Park would be sweet.

Tonight is the first of eight Champions League matches, as United look to qualify for the knockout last 16 stage.

The top eight in the 36 club league automatically go through.

Then the clubs who finish 9th to 24th go into the play-offs for a last 16 place.

Newcastle team v Barcelona:

Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Tonali, Bruno, Joelinton, Barnes, Gordon, Elanga

So Gordon and Elanga coming in for Woltemade and Murphy.

Thompson, Ramsdale, Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Krafth, Osula, Willock, Miley, J Murphy, A Murphy, Woltemade

These the eight NUFC Champions League fixtures for Newcastle United:

Thursday 18th September: Newcastle United vs FC Barcelona (kick-off 8pm BST)

Wednesday 1st October: Union SG vs Newcastle United (kick-off 5:45pm BST)

Tuesday 21st October: Newcastle United vs Benfica (kick-off 8pm BST)

Wednesday 5th November: Newcastle United vs Athletic Club (kick-off 8pm BST)

Tuesday 25th November: Olympique Marseille vs Newcastle United (kick-off 8pm BST)

Wednesday 10th December: Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle United (kick-off 8pm BST)