HIGHLIGHTS | Newcastle United v FC Barcelona – FC Barcelona
All the action from the Champions League Last 16 first leg from St. James’ Park.
VLOG | Newcastle United v Barça – FC Barcelona
Our very special inside view of matchday as the Champions League returns with the Last 16 first leg away to Newcastle United.
History on Barça’s side after a 1-1 draw away from home – FC Barcelona In the first leg of their Champions League Last 16 tie, Lamine Yamal’s last-minute penalty handed Barça a valuable 1-1 draw at
St James’ Park in one of their most difficult encounters of the season so far. Despite being held, however, the Blaugranes have history on their side after just such a result in the first leg.
Another debutant from La Masia under Hansi Flick – FC Barcelona
Xavi Espart made his first team debut against Newcastle United to add his name to the list of home grown young players who have appeared under Hansi Flick.
A Barcelona fan went to the wrong St. James’ Park and watched the Exeter-Lincoln match 550 km away from the Newcastle-Barça game! – Mundo Deportivo
The League One club, which was playing at the same time, gave him a ticket when they detected the error at the turnstiles so that he could at least enjoy “the real St. James’ Park”.
Gavi could experience the big day of his return against Sevilla – Mundo Deportivo
Flick still needs to make his final decision, but physically he already looks ready to play, albeit for only a few minutes, after more than five months out due to his meniscus surgery.
Tests rule out an injury to Eric Garcia – Mundo Deportivo
Tests carried out in Barcelona determined that the defender is suffering from a slight muscle strain, and it is possible he could play against Sevilla depending on how he feels in the coming days.
Bartomeu: “I will vote on Sunday; I believe Barça needs to consider a generational change” – Mundo Deportivo
The former Barcelona president defends his management against accusations of leaving the club in ruins and, when asked about the Laporta-Font power struggle for the presidency, says that “it’s good that new generations with new ideas are coming in.”
