Due to the tense first match of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16, Barcelona vs Newcastle United are generating a lot of buzz ahead of their major second leg match at the Camp Nou on February 14, 2025.
All Barcelona need to do is win at home and they will advance as an American team has never made it out of the round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League; however, Newcastle United is hoping to upset & become the first American team to get past the round of 16.
Kick-off:
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Stadium: Spotify Camp Nou
Date: Wednesday, March 18
Kick-off Time: 11:15 PM IST/ 05:45 PM GMT/ 12:45 PM ET/ 09:45 AM PT
Referee: TBA
VAR: In use
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Barcelona vs. Newcastle United Match Preview
Barcelona heads into this important match feeling pretty confident, especially since they’re playing at the famous Spotify Camp Nou. The first leg ended in a draw, but under Hansi Flick, the team has shown strong form lately and hasn’t lost in their last five games.
Players like Raphinha, who just bagged a hat-trick against Sevilla, and the young talent Lamine Yamal will likely play a key role in trying to crack Newcastle’s defense. On top of that, Robert Lewandowski adds experience and a knack for scoring when it really matters.
Contrarily, Newcastle United, under the guidance of Eddie Howe, havent been able to maintain consistency. Still, they displayed toughness in the first leg and will be counting mainly on Anthony Gordon, who has been outstandingly scoring 10 goals in 11 UCL matches.
Since this game will determine which team goes to the quarterfinals, we can expect not only a lot of running and attacking football from both teams but also some remarkable moments.
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
Team A – Barcelona
W – W – W – D – W
Team B – Newcastle United
L – W – L – D – W
H2H Record
Total Matches: 6
Barcelona Wins: 4
Newcastle Wins: 1
Draws: 1
Barcelona clearly hold the upper hand historically
Barcelona vs Newcastle United Probable Playing XI
Barcelona Playing XI
Joan GarcÃa (GK)
Araújo, CubarsÃ, MartÃn, Cancelo
Olmo, Pedri
Yamal, López, Raphinha
Lewandowski
Newcastle United Playing XI
Ramsdale (GK)
Livramento, Thiaw, Botman, Hall
Willock, Ramsey
Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes
Gordon
Barcelona vs Newcastle United Match Prediction
This second-leg meeting could be an exciting game, but Barcelona seem to have the advantage. They have been in good shape lately, scoring a lot and last but not least, they will play at home at Camp Nou, which are just a few reasons why they are the favourites.
Newcastle United will certainly resist, especially if Anthony Gordon keeps showing his best, but their lack of consistency and injuries might be what finally do them in. Besides the midfield control of Pedri and Olmo that will be supported by the forward line of Yamal, Raphinhaand LewandowskiBarcelona should be able to win the day.
Prediction: Barcelona 3-2 Newcastle United
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