Comments on the match Newcastle vs Barcelona, ​​2:00 a.m. September 19: Difficult to stop the championship candidate

VHO - Commentary on the match between Newcastle and Barcelona, ​​Champions League qualifying round, experience in the most prestigious tournament in the continent may help coach Hansi Flick and his team overcome difficulties at St James' Park.

Newcastle vs Barcelona form

Newcastle have had a difficult start to life. A lack of interest in the transfer market and a scandal involving key striker Alexander Isak have contributed to the North East giants' decline.

It was not until last weekend's match against bottom-placed Wolves that Newcastle finally got their first win. Before that, the Magpies had only drawn 2 and lost 1. With 5 points after 4 rounds, the team under coach Eddie Howe is only halfway up the rankings.

Including the pre-season, Newcastle had gone nine games without a win before beating Wolves. However, there were signs of optimism at St James' Park.

Isak has gone and the Newcastle dressing room is gradually returning to a more cohesive atmosphere. The man chosen to replace the Swedish star, Nick Woltemate, also immediately left his mark with the only goal to help the new team earn their first win.

In the Champions League, Newcastle will start their journey by welcoming a very strong opponent Barcelona. In the past 2 decades, the home team has only faced the Catalan giants 3 times and lost all of them, including 2 matches in the Champions League and 1 match.

However, the home advantage still gives Newcastle some confidence. Remember, in the last 31 times hosting guests in the European Cup, The Magpies have only lost 3, drawn 7 and won 21. In addition, the home team also won 4/6 times hosting opponents from the land of bullfighting.

Barcelona prepared well for their trip to the land of fog by crushing Valencia 6-0.

In case they earn points against Barcelona, ​​Newcastle's chance of passing the classification stage is quite bright because Eddie Howe's opponents will be Union SG, Benfica, Bilbao, Marseille, Leverkusen, PSV Eindhoven and PSG respectively.

On the other side of the front line, Barcelona has not tasted defeat since losing 2-3 to Villarreal exactly 4 months ago. In La Liga this season, the team under the direction of coach Hansi Flick is still making steady progress on the journey to defend the throne.

After 4 rounds, Barca has 10 points, temporarily ranked just below arch-rival Real Madrid with 2 points less. Despite having to travel to the land of fog, Blaugrana is still rated higher for the ability to win.

Because in addition to the squad that is considered superior, the away team also possesses extensive experience in the most prestigious arena in the continent. Not to mention, Barcelona is currently showing impressive mettle in away trips.

In the last 20 away matches, Lewandowski and his teammates have lost only 1, drawn 3 and won 16. The statistics really pose a big challenge for the home team's ability to earn points.

Newcastle vs Barcelona squad information

Newcastle: Newcomer duo Yoane Wissa and Jacob Ramsey cannot play due to injury.

Barcelona: Lamine Yamal and Frenkie de Jong are doubtful. Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, midfielder Gavi and defender Alejandro Balde are injured.

Expected lineup Newcastle vs Barcelona

Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon

Barcelona: J. Garcia; Kounde, E. Garcia, Cubarsi, Martin; Casado, Pedri; Raphinha, Fermin, Rashford; Lewandowski

Prediction: 1-2

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