The final evening of the opening day of the Champions League promises fireworks, with a marquee matchup featuring Newcastle against Barcelona. This won’t be a walk in the park for the Catalan giants, as Newcastle has a history of raising their game at home, even with key players sidelined, such as their recent acquisition, Yoane Wissa.
On the Barcelona side, young sensation Lamine Yamal remains unavailable, along with Gavi and Alejandro Baldé. The usual rotation players are expected to step in. A question mark lingers over who will partner Cubarsi in central defense. Upfront, the attacking trio is anticipated to feature Rashford, supported by the ever-reliable Raphinha and Lewandowski.
Projected Lineups:
Newcastle United: POPE – Trippier, Schär, Burn, Livramento – Tonali, Guimarães, Joelinton – Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon
FC Barcelona: Joan Garcia – Koundé, Cubersi, Araujo, Gerard Martin – De Jong, Pedri, Fermin – Rashford, Lewandowski, Raphinha
Published: 09/18/2025 13:07 | Updated: 09/18/2025 15:27
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