Newcastle Set To Face FC Barcelona In Champions League Round
FC Barcelona will face Newcastle United on Tuesday evening at St James' Park for the first leg of their Champions League last-eight tie after eliminating Manchester City and advancing from a 2-1 victory in Spain's league phase. The Catalan giants, who previously defeated this English side away by two goals earlier in January during Group Stage play six months ago, aim to secure another win at home before returning with an advantage for the return match against their opponents' current form following elimination of Real Madrid from Copa del Rey and a narrow LaLiga victory over Athletic Bilbao.
Key Points
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1FC Barcelona and Newcastle United are set for a Champions League last-eight first-leg match at St James' Park on Wednesday evening.
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2Barcelona aims to secure their spot in the quarter-finals by repeating its 2-1 victory from six months ago, having already eliminated them earlier this season's competition phase.
Developments
Perspectives
FC Barcelona has been eliminated by Newcastle United and is now facing them at St James' Park for a crucial Champions League match.
— [Mar 10, 23:59] Cuándo es el Newcastle – Barcelona...Lamine Yamal scored the decisive goal in San Mame's victory over FC Barcelona to secure their place against Newcastle United
— [Mar 10, 04:06] Dónde ver el Newcastle - FC Barcelona...Newcastle and F.C. Copenhagen played a match on January 28th at Spotify Camp Nou in the UEFA Champions League.
— [Barcablaugranes]FC Barcelona has already beaten Newcastle United twice this season, winning away from home with two goals to one
— (Sportsmole.co.uk)