Barcelona have now issued a warning to Newcastle United fans ahead of the match at the Camp Nou.
The Catalan club announcing that they have implemented the ‘security and control protocol of the rival fans’, as the fixture is deemed ‘high risk’ for this Champions League last 16 second leg.
Barcelona in their official statement warning Newcastle United fans:
‘FC Barcelona, as in all matches classified as high risk, will adopt the necessary security measures, ‘security and control protocol of the rival fans’, to guarantee the safety of all members and local and visiting fans. As such, it will also implement control measures in the sale of tickets, especially with regard to the sale of seats and the presence in the stadium of Newcastle United supporters outside the area designated for their fans.’
The hosts going on to say: ‘For this reason, a call is made to all fans of the rival team, in this case supporters of Newcastle United who do not have a ticket, to avoid travelling to the Spotify Camp Nou, since there will be no ticket sales points. Only those who have a ticket managed by their Club in the area reserved for the visiting fans will be able to access the stadium.’
Barcelona stating that for the fans of both clubs, ‘arriving early to Camp Nou is vital’, gates opening at 5.15pm local time (4.15pm GMT).
The Catalan club referencing their match in December at home to Eintracht Frankfurt, the most recent ‘high risk’ Champions League match they have hosted: ‘Documentation ready – The Club also calls on the public attending the match to come with enough time and with all documentation prepared to show it at the request of any member of the Club or of security at the entrances. Reinforced security measures applied in the game against Eintracht Frankfurt will be maintained.’
Barcelona also reminding their own fans of the specific measures in place for them when it comes to tickets: ‘Fans with a season pass for 2025/26 are reminded that transferring tickets is blocked. Members who wish to free up their tickets have been sent a form to do so. Without official confirmation, ticket transfer is not valid. With regards to ticket sales, all purchasers have to introduce a name to the ticket at least 48 hours before the game, if not, then the ticket will not be sent and access to the stadium will not be permitted.’