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Newcastle vs Barcelona: Date, broadcast channels and head to head history before Champions League clash
Mar 10 2026 19:10 · By onefootball.com · 52 Reads
Newcastle host Barcelona in Champions League round of 16 first leg
Newcastle vs Barcelona : Date, broadcast channels and head to head history before Champions League clash
Newcastle United will face Barcelona at St James’ Park in first leg of Champions League round of 16.
Newcastle United will welcome Barcelona to St James' Park for a strong clash in the 2025 /26 UEFA Champions League .
The match will be played in the first leg of the round of 16, with both teams aiming to take early advantage before the return game.
Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT as fans prepare for one of the most awaited matches of the knockout stage.
– Tuesday, 10 March 2026
The match between Newcastle and Barcelona will be broadcast on several international sports channels.
Among the main broadcasters are beIN Sports 1, Canal+, SuperSport, and Movistar Liga de Campeones giving fans across different regions the chance to follow the game live.
The match is expected to attract large global interest as both clubs are among the biggest names in European football.
Newcastle United and Barcelona have faced each other five time in European competition.
Newcastle recorded their only victory in the 1997 /98 Champions League group stage winning 3-2 at home. In the return match, Barcelona responded with a 1-0 victory.
The teams met again in the 2002 /03 group stage where Barcelona won both matches, 3-1 in the first game and 2-0 in the second.
Their most recent meeting came earlier this season during the league-phase stage of the competition where Barcelona secured a 2-1 win.