Newcastle United kick-start their campaign in the League Phase of the 2025-26 Champions League with a mouthwatering contest against Spanish giants Barcelona at St James’ Park on Thursday night.
While the Magpies secured a narrow 1-0 home win over Wolves in the Premier League last weekend, their Catalan counterparts thrashed Valencia 6-0 in La Liga last time out, and here, Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news for the two clubs.
Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong pictured on March 5, 2025
NEWCASTLE
Out:Yoane Wissa (knee), Jacob Ramsey (ankle)
Doubtful: None
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon
BARCELONA
Out:Lamine Yamal (groin), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (back), Gavi (knee), Alejandro Balde (hamstring)
Doubtful: Frenkie de Jong (muscle)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: J. Garcia; Kounde, E. Garcia, Cubarsi, Martin; Casado, Pedri; Raphinha, Fermin, Rashford; Lewandowski
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