Newcastle head to Barcelona and the iconic Camp Nou looking to keep their Champions League dream alive following a 1-1 draw at St James’ Park last week.
Lamine Yamal’s 96th-minute penalty in the last-16 first leg, after Harvey Barnes had fired Eddie Howe’s side in front.
It means Newcastle have it all to do as they visit the Spanish league leaders, but the Magpies secured a at the weekend.
Anthony Gordon scored the winner at Stamford Bridge before responding to .who criticised the winger after he was unable to start the first leg against Barcelona due to illness.
Now Gordon is set to return from the start as Newcastle plot a famous upset on their first trip to Barcelona since December 2002 and their biggest Champions League night in a generation.
Follow updates from Barcelona v Newcastle below
Barcelona v Newcastle LIVE | Latest Champions League updates
- Barcelona host Newcastle in Champions League last-16 | Kick-off 5:45pm, live on TNT Sports 1
- Knockout tie starts level on aggregate after 1-1 draw at St James’ Park last week
- Team news: Gordon set to return after responding to Rooney and Shearer criticism
What is the Newcastle team news?
15:40 , Jamie BraidwoodA late call will be made on the availability of Sandro Tonali after the Newcastle midfielder returned to training on match eve having been unwell. Lewis Miley is likely to be out until after the international break, but Joe Willock should be fit to feature.
Possible XI: Ramsdale; Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Ramsey, Willock, Joelinton; Elanga, Gordon, Barnes.
What is the Barcelona team news?
15:35 , Jamie BraidwoodAndreas Christensen, Jules Kounde, Alejandro Balde and Frenkie de Jong remain absent for Barcelona, but Lamine Yamal should return to the starting side after illness.
Possible XI: Garcia; Cancelo, Araujo, Cubarsi, Martin; Bernal, Pedri; Yamal, Fermin, Raphinha; Lewandowski.
When is Barcelona v Newcastle and how to watch
15:30 , Jamie BraidwoodThe second leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie is due to kick off at 5.45pm GMT on Wednesday 18 March at Camp Nou in Barcelona.
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 2, with coverage on the channel from 5pm GMT. A live stream will be available via discovery+.
Good evening and welcome
15:15 , Jamie BraidwoodThe Champions League tie between Barcelona and Newcastle is finely poised after a competitive first leg last week.
Eddie Howe’s side produced an impressive performance against the Catalan club at St James’ Park, and will be disappointed to have not taken a lead into the second leg.
Lamine Yamal’s stoppage-time penalty cancelled out a late opener from Harvey Barnes to leave it all still to play for with a quarter-final spot up for grabs.
Can Newcastle enjoy a famous European night and reach the last eight? Stay tuned for the build-up.