Barcelona vs Newcastle United Tips & Preview – Hosts to maintain Camp Nou record

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Barcelona enter the match with impressive home form and history vs Newcastle.
Key players are missing for Barcelona, but their attacking power remains.
Newcastle hoping to capitalize on their recent performance despite past struggles.

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Barcelona vs Newcastle United

Barcelona welcome Newcastle United to Camp Nou for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash on Wednesday, with both teams battling for a place in the quarter-finals.

The hosts will rely on their formidable home record as they aim to reach the last eight for the third consecutive season. Newcastle, meanwhile, will hope to build on their solid performance in the first leg and keep their historic Champions League campaign alive.

Barcelona News

Barcelona head into this clash without several key players, including Frenkie de Jong and Jules Kounde. However, the Catalan giants have shown impressive squad depth, highlighted by their 5-2 victory over Sevilla at the weekend in La Liga.

The five-time European champions were far from their best in the first leg at St. James’ Park, needing a late penalty from Lamine Yamal to salvage a 1-1 draw. Despite that, Barcelona remain unbeaten in six matches across all competitions and have won 16 of their last 20 games.

Hansi Flick's side have been ruthless at home, winning their last 17 matches in front of their own fans and scoring at least twice in each of those games. High-scoring matches have also become common in Catalonia, with over 2.5 goals produced in their last nine fixtures. However, defensive lapses remain a concern after conceding in their last two games.

Newcastle United News

Newcastle arrive in Spain full of confidence after recording two wins and a draw in their last four matches. During that run, they faced three Premier League top-six sides, including a narrow 1-0 victory over Chelsea in their most recent outing.

The Magpies, who are playing in the Champions League knockout phase for the first time, impressed in the first leg. However, poor finishing prevented them from securing a win at St. James’ Park, and they have managed just three victories in their last seven matches across all competitions.

Eddie Howe’s men have also been competitive away from home, recording four wins and two draws in their last nine away games. They have scored in their last 14 matches, but their defensive struggles remain evident, as the clean sheet against Chelsea was their first in 15 games, making them vulnerable to a ferocious Barcelona attack line.

Head to Head

Historically, Barcelona have had the upper hand in this fixture, winning four of the previous six meetings against Newcastle. Although the Magpies won the first encounter between the sides, they are now winless in the last five meetings. The most recent clash ended in a 1-1 draw.

Verdict

Barcelona v Newcastle

Barcelona’s incredible home form makes them clear favourites heading into this decisive second leg. With 17 straight home victories and an unbeaten record in their last five meetings with Newcastle, the Catalans look well-positioned for another victory.

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