Barcelona Set to Clash with Newcastle United in Champions League Last 16
FC Barcelona will face Newcastle United in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, with the first leg scheduled for Tuesday, March 10th, at St. James’ Park, and the second leg at Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday, March 18th.
The first leg will kick off at 9:00 PM CET, while the return match in Barcelona is set for 6:45 PM CET. FC Barcelona announced the tie on February 27, 2026.
Previous Encounter
The two teams have already met this season during the league phase, with Barcelona securing a 2-1 victory at St. James’ Park, despite goals from Marcus Rashford. Joan Garcia likewise had an impressive performance in goal during that match.
Potential Path to the Quarter-Finals
Should Barcelona advance past Newcastle United, they will face either Atlético Madrid or Tottenham Hotspur in the quarter-finals. The first leg of the quarter-final is scheduled for April 7th or 8th, with the second leg on April 14th or 15th.
Further Stages of the Competition
If Barcelona progresses to the semi-finals, their potential opponents include Sporting Clube, Bodo Glimt, Arsenal, or Bayer Leverkusen. Beyond the semi-finals, Hansi Flick’s team could face Bayern Munich, Atalanta, Galatasaray, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Real Madrid, or PSG, potentially culminating in a final match.
Other Last 16 Ties
- Real Madrid vs. Manchester City
- Bodo Glimt vs. Sporting Clube de Portugal
- PSG vs. Chelsea
- Galatasaray vs. Liverpool
- Atlético Madrid vs. Tottenham Hotspur
- Atalanta vs. Bayern Munich
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal
UEFA provides detailed match information for Newcastle vs Barcelona, including stats, form, and history.