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Probable line-ups for Newcastle vs FC Barcelona

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Newcastle and FC Barcelona face off this Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 20:00 GMT in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16.

The Magpies steamrolled Qarabag in the play-offs, winning both legs (1-6, 3-2), while the Catalans were exempt from the group stage.

The Catalan club claimed victory at St James' Park on the opening matchday of the group stage last September (1-2).

Bruno Guimaraes, Schär, Miley, and Krafth are ruled out for the English side. Murphy remains doubtful. On the other side, Hansi Flick will have to cope without Christensen, De Jong, Koundé, and Baldé, all sidelined through injury, as well as Gavi, who is still recovering. Bernal is ill.

Probable line-ups

Newcastle: Pope - Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall - Ramsey, Tonali, Joelinton - Elanga, Gordon, Barnes.

FC Barcelona: Garcia - Cancelo, E. Garcia, Cubarsi, Martin - Olmo, Pedri - Yamal, Lopez, Raphinha – Lewandowski.