Newcastle vs Barcelona lineups: Predicted XIs, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League today | OneFootball

Magpies return to Europe’s top table with a mouth-watering league phase opener

Newcastle will be missing two of their summer signings when they take on Barcelona in their first game back in the Champions League.

Eddie Howe’s side will be without Yoane Wissa and Jacob Ramsey for this one, with the former injured on international duty with DR Congo, and still yet to make his debut following his £55million move from Brentford.

Anthony Gordon missed the most recent game against Wolves - a 1-0 victory - through suspension, but he is in contention to return to the side here with his ban only counting for Premier League matches.

As for Barca, Lamine Yamal is their biggest absentee with a groin issue that he sustained on international duty with Spain.

Frenkie de Jong has travelled, while Alejandro Balde and Gavi will not feature on Tyneside along with goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Predicted Newcastle XI (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Livramento; Joelinton, Guimaraes, Tonali; Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon

Injured: Wissa, Ramsey

Predicted Barcelona XI (4-3-3): Garcia; Kounde, Araujo, Curbasi, Martin; Pedri, Casado; Raphinha, Fermin, Rashford; Lewandowski

Injured: Balde, ter Stegen, Gavi, Yamal

Time and date: 8pm BST today, Thursday September 18, 2025

Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle

How to watch: TNT Sports