Alan Shearer has been talking to Amazon Prime ahead of Newcastle United facing Barcelona.
The two teams competing for a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
A huge night in prospect at St James’ Park.
The United legend asked by Amazon Prime: “Why has the Champions League suited Newcastle’s style of play better than the Premier League this season?”
Alan Shearer: “Because of Newcastle’s pace, particularly up front with players like Gordon, Elanga, Murphy and Barnes. In the Champions League, teams tend to come out and play against you so Newcastle can hit them in behind. In the Premier League, there often isn’t that same space. So many teams – aside from two or three – have such a low block and Newcastle haven’t been creative enough and have struggled this season to break teams down.”
Hopefully Newcastle United will have plenty goal threats this evening, however, Barcelona have one or two of their own.
Teenage superstar Lamine Yamal has 19 goals already, in all competitions, Alan Shearer asked how United stop him: “I don’t think Newcastle can stop Yamal, I think it’s more a case of him having a bad day!”
If you don’t have a ticket for Newcastle v Barcelona, it is on Amazon Prime tonight.
Ahead of the 8pm kick-off, their Newcastle United v Barcelona coverage begins at 6:30pm.
Amazon Prime’s pre-match coverage features:
Eddie Howe joins the team pitch-side ahead of kick-off to preview the fixture.
United fan Gabby Logan presents live from St James’ Park, accompanied by Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge and former Newcastle legend, Les Ferdinand, on punditry duties.
A feature with Gabriel Clarke looks back at Newcastle’s famous 3–2 win over Barcelona in 1997.
If you don’t currently have Amazon Prime, there is still a chance to watch Newcastle United v Barcelona for free with this offer (sign up HERE).
Even if you have previously taken up the Amazon Prime offer of a month free trial, you can do so again now, just so long as that last free trial was not in the last 12 months.
Amazon Prime has picked the Newcastle v Barcelona match, exclusive to Amazon Prime Video and not shown live on TNT Sports.
You sign up to the 30 day free trial and then if you don’t want to continue after your free month, just cancel before you go beyond the 30 days, so that you then don’t pay the normal price (£8.99) for the following month of Amazon Prime.
As part of your free 30 day trial on Amazon Prime Video to enable you watch the Newcastle v Barcelona Champions League match, you will also enjoy Amazon Prime benefits, such as using their shopping services.
Click HERE to sign up for the Amazon Prime free 30 days offer.
(There are no catches and the 30 day trial period is completely free to allow you to watch the Newcastle United Champions League home last 16 game live, plus by signing up for the free offer you will also be helping to keep The Mag website totally free and available, as it will generate a little bit extra income to help finance the running costs)