Newcastle United could have drawn Chelsea or Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League.
The draw has now been made on Friday morning.
Eddie Howe and his players getting… Barcelona!
The prize for getting through the play-off round after a 12th place finish in the Swiss League.
The round of 16 matches to take place: 10/11 and 17/18 March 2026.
UEFA have already announced that it will be by the end of tonight when we find out the confirmed last 16 round dates of matches.
We asked Newcastle United fans on Wednesday – Would you prefer Barcelona or Chelsea in the Champions League last 16?
The collective results of all Newcastle United fans who voted:
60% Chelsea
40% Barcelona
The dates of when the remaining Champions League rounds will be played, are listed below:
Round of 16: 10/11 and 17/18 March 2026
Quarter-finals: 7/8 and 14/15 April 2026
Semi-finals: 28/29 April and 5/6 May 2026
Final: 30 May 2026 (To be held in Budapest)