2 h. ago Howe urges Newcastle to show Barcelona they are Champions League contenders

Asprilla will be at St James’ Park 28 years after hat-trickHansi Flick talks up Marcus Rashford’s qualitiesIt is only two years since Eddie Howe attended his first Champions League match but now Newcastle’s manager is on a mission to disrupt Europe’s elite.As Barcelona arrived on Tyneside on Wednesday Hansi Flick’s La Liga champions certainly displayed no sign of complacency. Indeed Flick warned of the “intensity” his players must be braced for at St James’ Park on Thursday night. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Hansi Flick hails Marcus Rashford as Barcelona prepare for Newcastle test

The Manchester United striker is on loan at Barca for the season.

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4 h. ago 'A shame': Eddie Howe delivers verdict as injury blow confirmed before Newcastle vs Barcelona clash

Talented youngster has not travelled for the Champions League showdown

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4 h. ago Eddie Howe keen for Newcastle to make their mark on Champions League

The Magpies missed out on qualification from the group stage two seasons ago.

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9 h. ago Lamine Yamal injury latest as Barcelona wonderkid ruled out of Newcastle Champions League clash

The young Spaniard started the season on fine form but was injured on international duty

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10 h. ago Ruben Amorim braced for Marcus Rashford response as hint dropped over Man United player

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford will touch down in England on Wednesday to prepare for Barcelona's Champions League clash with Newcastle.

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12 h. ago Lamine Yamal out of Barcelona’s clash with Newcastle but Frenkie de Jong returns

Winger Yamal was not among those selected as he continues his recovery from a groin issue.

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13 h. ago The cherished Newcastle advantage that can inspire Champions League success over Barcelona

The atmosphere at St, James’ Park is a potent weapon for Newcastle that has helped secure famous wins on European nights

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14 h. ago Lamine Yamal injury latest as Barcelona wonderkid a 'major doubt' for Newcastle clash

The young Spaniard started the season on fine form but was injured on international duty

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33 h. ago Newcastle vs Barcelona lineups: Confirmed team news, predicted XIs and injury latest for Champions League

Magpies return to the continent’s top table on Thursday

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39 h. ago Why three English players reflect growing crises at Spain’s biggest clubs

For the first time, all three of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid feature an English player at the same time, reflecting an interesting dynamic as the Champions League returns this week

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4 d. ago Lamine Yamal could miss Newcastle clash as Barcelona boss Hansi Flick slams Spain

Barcelona start their Champions League campaign with a trip to Newcastle on Thursday and despite playing for Spain twice during the international break, Lamine Yamal is a doubt

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5 d. ago Alessia Russo double seals victory for rampant Arsenal away to West Ham

Arsenal came from behind for the second time in two games to move top of the Women’s Super League. This time it was an own goal from goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar that put them in trouble, before strikes by Frida Maanum, Stina Blackstenius, Caitlin Foord and two from Alessia Russo ensured the European champions maintained a 100% start to the season.It is early in the new campaign but in a 12-team league every point matters and for a side desperate to stop Chelsea from winning a seventh consecutive title, dropping points so soon into the campaign would be bruising. This is a new Arsenal though, one fuelled by a fire lit by their phenomenal defeat of Barcelona in the Champions League final in May. They know they can beat the best, now they have to prove they can beat the best, the worst and those in between consistently. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Newcastle cancel Scots school's Barcelona tickets after Champions League controversy

Eddie Howe's men take on the European heavyweight in the league phase of football's premier competition

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1 week ago PSG: Ousmane Dembele to miss Barcelona Champions League clash as timeline revealed for Desire Doue return

PSG’s star duo will certainly miss the Champions League opener against Atalanta

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2 w. ago Blockbuster Champions League draw is intriguing but ultimately irrelevant | Jonathan Wilson

Fans will continue to lap up massive games but perhaps the teams involved will conclude they are not that importantLiverpool v Real Madrid! Arsenal v Bayern! Chelsea v Napoli! Madrid v Manchester City! Bayern v Chelsea! Newcastle v Barcelona! Inter v Liverpool! PSG v Bayern! City v Napoli! Madrid v Juventus! Chelsea v Barcelona! It can’t be denied that the Champions League draw threw up some ties that look like massive games.These are games that have massive teams in them. They are happening in a massive competition. There will be famous players in famous kits in famous stadiums. There will be Champions League branding. They will play the Champions League theme tune. They will use the Champions League ball, taking its cues this season from the night sky and featuring hand-drawn zodiac signs in gold that symbolise heroic deeds and heavenly destiny. It will all look like something really important. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Five blockbuster fixtures from Champions League draw, including PSG v Barcelona

The draw for the league phase has thrown together several of the continent’s top sides at an early stage of the competition

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2 w. ago Champions League draw in full: Chelsea face Barcelona as Arsenal take on familiar foes

Barcelona and Bayern Munich among the big-name opponents for Premier League clubs

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3 w. ago Barcelona to tear up Champions League winner's contract as agreement reached

Barcelona are hoping exits can help resolve some of the limitations they are under from La Liga due to their spending and a former Premier League star is set to depart from Camp Nou

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