Barcelona

The Catalan side go into the match full of confidence following the draw secured on English soil a week ago thanks to a penalty in stoppage time. The truth is that Newcastle were the better side throughout the match, but the British side’s lack of accuracy in the final third and the late penalty allowed Flick’s men to secure a valuable draw.

It is now a one-off tie at the Camp Nou. As such, the German manager is expected to go all out, with key players such as Pedri, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha likely to start. Barça will rely on the strength they have shown at home to secure victory and a place in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Barcelona players injured for the Champions League round of 16

Balde, Christensen, De Jong and Koundé

Barcelona players suspended for the Champions League round of 16

Barcelona have no suspended players for this match.

Barcelona’s latest results

• Barcelona 4-1 Villarreal
• Barcelona 3-0 Atlético Madrid
• Athletic 0-1 Barcelona
• Newcastle 1-1 Barcelona
• Barcelona 5-2 Sevilla

Newcastle

Newcastle, for their part, arrive full of confidence following their performance in the first leg and Saturday’s victory at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. Eddie Howe’s side are in good form and, in the Premier League, have thrown themselves into the battle for European football next season. Furthermore, they have nothing to lose at the Camp Nou.

For this clash, the Magpies’ English manager is expected to field his strongest line-up. One of the players expected to feature is Gordon, their top scorer in the Champions League and the man who netted the solitary goal that secured victory against Chelsea in London. Their chances hinge on playing a perfect team game and being clinical in front of goal.

Newcastle players injured for the Champions League round of 16

Guimaraes, Krafth, Miley and Schar

Newcastle players suspended for the Champions League round of 16

Newcastle have no suspended players for this match.

Newcastle’s latest results

• Newcastle 2-3 Everton
• Newcastle 2-1 Manchester United
• Newcastle 1-3 Manchester City
• Newcastle 1-1 Barcelona
• Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle

Barcelona v Newcastle: statistics

Barcelona have won every match they have played at Camp Nou since returning to their stadium following the refurbishment. That makes twelve consecutive home wins. Newcastle, meanwhile, also arrive in confident form, having won four of their last five away matches. Their latest victory came on Saturday against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Their only defeat has been against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Barcelona v Newcastle: predictions

We can expect a clash in which Barça will look to control the game, whilst Newcastle’s best weapon will be suffocating pressure on their opponents to win the ball high up the pitch and launch counter-attacks.

In the first leg, the English side achieved their objective, but at the Camp Nou, with Pedri, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha in fine form, Hansi Flick’s side are clear favourites. It would be a huge surprise if Barcelona failed to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals.