Newcastle fans can start booking their trip to Barcelona after the dates were confirmed
Newcastle United and Barcelona line up ahead of their Champions League match
Newcastle United and Barcelona line up(Image: UEFA via Getty Images)
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Newcastle United's date for their clash with Barcelona at the Nou Camp has now been confirmed by UEFA.
The Magpies face Hansi Flick's side on Wednesday, 18 March, with the game kicking off at 6.45pm local time in Spain. It means that United will get a three-day break between their clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on March 14.
The first leg will take place on March 10 at St James' Park with an 8pm kick off. Newcastle then face Sunderland on Sunday March 22 for their high noon showdown.
Eddie Howe had said on the prospect of drawing Barcelona, who United have already played and lost 2-1 too at home this term: "The Barcelona game at home was very similar. We deserved more from the game, we played very well. That would be a great tie too.
"We're in a great position where whoever we get, it's sort of mouth-watering for us and a great thing to look forward to."
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