Confirmed Newcastle United team v Barcelona as Tonali, Joelinton, Elanga all start

Written on Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Joe Dixon

The confirmed Newcastle United team v Barcelona has now been announced.

Eddie Howe’s side hoping to follow up the performance at St James’ Park eight days ago.

Only this time get the win the display deserved.

A win against Barcelona would of course mean progress to the Champions League quarter-finals.

Which would surpass Sir Bobby’s last 16 Champions League exit back in 2003.

Newcastle United team v Barcelona:

Ramsdale, Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall, Ramsey, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Gordon, Barnes

So that means five changes from the eleven that started against Chelsea on Saturday.

IN

Trippier, Burn, Tonali, Joelinton, Elanga

OUT

Livramento, Botman, Willock, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade

SUBS:

Pope, Ruddy, Harris, Botman, Osula, Wissa, Livramento, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Alex Murphy, Willock, Neave

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