Welcome to this live blog Newcastle United prepare to host Barcelona at St James' Park for the second time this UEFA Champions League season, seeking to overturn their 2-1 defeat from Matchday 1. On that night, Marcus Rashford scored twice before Anthony Gordon's late strike offered the Magpies some hope but proved to be consolation come the final whistle. Newcastle now arrive off the back of a 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. And St James' Park has remained a fortress for Eddie Howe's side in European competition since the September loss to Barcelona, and Newcastle will aim to seize control early. For them, their coach believes, a strong start is essential against a team riding a four-game winning streak, with Rashford's opener from the previous clash still fresh in fans' minds. "[It's the biggest game in our] recent history," Howe said. "I think for me it is and that is the mentality we need. Rising to the occasion and embracing the size of the game has helped us. "The underdog role has helped us when the odds are stacked against us and we need to use every psychological tool we can." Recent results have been mixed for Newcastle, including an FA Cup exit to Manchester City despite Harvey Barnes' early goal, as goals from Omar Marmoush and Savinho cancelled that strike outfor Pep Guardiola's side. But earlier, a last-minute winner from William Osula secured a 2-1 win over Michael Carrick's highflying Manchester United, helping the Magpies solidify their Premier League status for next season. So, Barcelona's coach Hansi Flick warned against complacency, emphasizing Newcastle's pressing and pace despite the fact they are on a four-game winning run. In fact, the Spanish side have won all but three of their 17 games in 2026. "Newcastle play well, they press one on one, they're quick in attack," Flick cautioned. "We have to defend very well with pride and courage. Both games count. We saw that against Atletico [in the Copa del Rey]. "We've talked about and analysed that match very honestly. We didn't defend as a team and as we wanted to. We've worked on our defending because it's crucial in the Champions League." Newcastle vs Barcelona - Latest Updates Update narration What time is Newcastle vs Barcelona in the United States? Kick-off is officially scheduled for 20:00 local time (GMT) at St James Park in North-East England for the Champions League Round of 16 clash on Tuesday, March 10. For fans in the United States, this means they should turn on their television sets and streaming devices at 16:00 ET/13:00 PT. Where to watch Newcastle vs Barcelona in the United States? For fans hoping to watch the action, they should tune into any of Paramount+, TUDN USA, UniMás, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, the TUDN App, ViX and SiriusXM FC for English and Spanish options. The second leg will be played in Spain on Wednesday, March 18 from 17:45 CET (12:45 ET/09:45 PT for those in the U.S.)
