To the strains of Thunderstruck by AC/DC, a spectacular firework display lit up the night sky above St. James' Park before kick-off - and it was a lightning start from the Magpies, who forced Barcelona back in the opening exchanges.
Anthony Gordon was only fit enough for a place on the bench, having been ill in recent days. However, Dan Burn and Joelinton returned to the starting XI, while Jacob Ramsey was also back after serving a one-match suspension against Manchester City in the FA Cup at the weekend.
Harvey Barnes has five goals in this season's competition and he started on one wing with Anthony Elanga on the other.
**Newcastle United:** Aaron Ramsdale, Kieran Trippier (c), Lewis Hall, Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, Harvey Barnes, Malick Thiaw, William Osula, Anthony Elanga, Dan Burn, Jacob Ramsey
**Subs not used:** Nick Pope, John Ruddy, Aidan Harris, Sven Botman, Yoane Wissa, Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento, Jacob Murphy, Nick Woltemade, Joe Willock, Alex Murphy, Sean Neave