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FC Barcelona - Newcastle United – Champions League Round of 16

The match FC Barcelona - Newcastle United is one of the most intriguing ties of the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League. It is also a rematch of the opening round of the league phase earlier this season, when Barcelona secured a 2–1 away win at St James’ Park.

The first leg of the Round of 16 ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw, with Barça snatching the equaliser in the final seconds of the match. As a result, the race for a place in the quarter-finals remains completely open ahead of the return leg in Barcelona.

Newcastle booked their place in the Round of 16 through the play-offs, where they convincingly defeated Qarabag FK 9–3 on aggregate (6–1 in Azerbaijan and 3–2 at St James’ Park). In the league phase table, the English side finished 12th with a record of four wins, two draws and two defeats.

Barcelona, meanwhile, ended the league phase in 5th place (five wins and two defeats – against Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea FC – plus a surprising draw with Club Brugge KV). That position secured them direct qualification for the Round of 16.

However, Barça are coming into this tie after a disappointing exit from the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey, where they lost 4–3 on aggregate to Atlético Madrid. The Catalan giants will certainly be eager to bounce back and give their fans something to celebrate on the European stage.

There is little doubt that the Catalan side will still be considered the favourites.The Catalan club boasts an outstanding European pedigree, having won the Champions League five times, although their last triumph dates back to the 2014/15 season. They have also lifted the UEFA Super Cup five times, most recently in 2015.

Newcastle, on the other hand, have never won the Champions League, and reaching the Round of 16 already represents a significant achievement for the club.

The most recent match Newcastle United - FC Barcelona took place on 18 September 2025. In total, the teams have faced each other five times in official competitions. Newcastle have won just once (in 1997), while Barcelona hold the overall advantage with a goal difference of 10–5.

When are the FC Barcelona - Newcastle United matches?

The first leg Newcastle United - FC Barcelona took place on Tuesday, March 10 at 21:00 CET at St James’ Park in Newcastle.

The return leg will be played on Wednesday, March 18 at 18:45 CET at Camp Nou in Barcelona.

Fans of Spanish and English football should also keep an eye on another blockbuster tie between clubs from the two countries – Real Madrid - Manchester City.

Where to watch FC Barcelona - Newcastle United live?

All Round of 16 matches of the Champions League, including FC Barcelona - Newcastle United live, will be broadcast on sports TV channels and online streaming platforms around the world.

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