Nick Woltemade and his Newcastle United team-mates warm up
Nick Woltemade and his Newcastle United team-mates warm up as they prepare for Barcelona
The wait is finally over. Newcastle United players and coaching staff are putting the final preparations in place for Thursday's night's huge clash with Barcelona as the Magpies ready themselves once more to face Europe's elite.
has been able to work with the whole squad this week, with only summer transfer signings Yoane Wissa and Jacob Ramsey ruled out through injury.
will return to the squad for the game with Barca as his three-match domestic ban does not count for Champions League games, although he will have to sit out Sunday's Premier League match at AFC Bournemouth following his red card against Liverpool.
will be hoping to add to his Newcastle account after a goal on his debut against Wolves, while there is plenty of competition for places as Howe weighs up whether to make changes to his starting XI.
Check out our gallery below for some of the best pictures from training as the clock ticks down to Thursday night's big kick-off.
Newcastle United players during a training session ahead of Barcelona
Newcastle United players during a training session ahead of Barcelona
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe
Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes, Emil Krafth and Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United take to the pitch for a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League game with Barcelona
Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes, Emil Krafth and Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United take to the pitch for a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League game with Barcelona