Newcastle vs Barcelona:  Latest teams updates ahead of UEFA Champions League 2026 opener

The UEFA Champions League will be kicking off tomorrow, where Newcastle vs Barcelona will face off as the first clash of the league.

Newcastle United prepare to host Barcelona at St James’ Park for this game, taking on them for the second time. The hosts’ team will seek to overturn their 2-1 defeat from Matchday 1, as Newcastle take on Barcelona.

The host team are now arriving off, after gaining a thrilling triumph over Qarabag, in the Champions League Playoffs, boosted by Gordon’s four-goal haul in the first leg.

Rashford and Fermin Lopez, each with five goals in the league phase, will look to maintain their momentum into Europe’s knockout rounds.