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Newcastle Host Barcelona in Champions League Clash Under the Lights

Champions League football returns to St James’ Park tonight as Newcastle welcome Barcelona in a meeting that feels like a statement occasion as much as a sporting contest.

Newcastle’s European Return

Eddie Howe’s side are back among Europe’s elite after a year away and begin their campaign against the five-time winners. The memory of their last group-stage adventure lingers, a campaign that saw them drawn in the so-called ‘Group of Death’ with Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund. There was, however, that unforgettable 4-1 demolition of PSG under the lights on Tyneside, a result that reintroduced Newcastle to the Champions League in emphatic fashion.

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Barcelona’s Challenge

Hansi Flick’s team arrive as La Liga champions, but their preparations have been clouded by fitness doubts. Lamine Yamal, one of Barcelona’s brightest stars, has been struggling with a groin injury and faces a race against time to feature.

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Marcus Rashford is expected to make a return to England after his summer loan move from Manchester United, adding further intrigue to a night already heavy with narrative.

Newcastle’s Selection Issues

Newcastle will be without summer signings Yoane Wissa and Jacob Ramsey through injury, though Nick Woltemade offers a source of optimism. The forward scored the winner on his debut against Wolves last weekend and will look to carry that momentum into the biggest game of his career to date.

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Where to Watch

TV channel: The match will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 with kick-off at 8pm BST, with coverage beginning at 7pm BST.Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can follow the game online through the Discovery+ app or website.