When and where to watch Newcastle United v FC Barcelona – FC Barcelona
International kick-off times and viewing guide for UCL Last 16 first leg at St. James’ Park.
Newcastle United v FC Barcelona: Did you know? – FC Barcelona The time has finally come and on Tuesday at St. James’ Park, kick off 9pm CET, Barça will take on Newcastle United in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. The Blaugranes lead La Liga and on the European front Hansi Flick’s team come up against one of the best
teams in the Premier League in their attempt to make it to the quarter-finals.
Hansi Flick: ‘It’s one of the most important moments of the season’ – FC Barcelona
The German coach is clear about the need for a good performance against Newcastle in the first leg of their Last 16 Champions League tie.
Joan Garcia: ‘We’re sure what we have to do’ – FC Barcelona
Always ready for the big challenges. Joan Garcia spoke ahead of the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 clash against Newcastle. “We’re really looking forward to the match against Newcastle” said the Barça keeper. “We’re clear about what we have to do … It’s a two-legged tie. At home they’ll want to get the best possible result. We’ll do our job: try to keep possession and minimise mistakes.”
Xavi Hernández: “Laporta signed me but ended up letting me down” – La Vanguardia
The former FC Barcelona player and coach explains that Laporta blocked Leo Messi’s return even though everything was already agreed upon. Xavi: “Messi was signed, Laporta backed out because he didn’t want a war with him.”
Laporta gives his version of the failed Messi signing in 2023 – Mundo Deportivo
“Jorge Messi came to my house and told me that Leo would be under too much pressure here. He had offers and went to Miami,” the former president explained.
Laporta: “With the same players, Xavi lost and Flick won” – Mundo Deportivo
The former president states that “as president you have to make difficult decisions and it hurts me that Xavi allowed himself to be used.”
Laporta-Font debate: exchange of personal recriminations and direct accusations – Mundo Deportivo
“You are a danger to the sporting project,” said the former president, who also accused his rival of lying: “You said we would turn Barça into a public limited company and that’s a lie.” Font responded “While you were eating macaroni and slicing ham, I was presenting proposals,” and added: “Even those of us you don’t like carry Barça in our hearts. I don’t carry Barça in my wallet.”
Tebas contradicts Xavi regarding Messi’s attempted return to Barça – Mundo Deportivo
The statements made by the former FC Barcelona player and coach to La Vanguardia regarding a possible plan for the Argentine’s return to the club clash with the version of the LaLiga president, who assures that the league “never gave its approval”.
