Champions League: Barcelona travels to Newcastle as round of 16 gets underway

Barcelona faces Newcastle as the Champions League round of 16 gets underway on Tuesday. The Spanish champions travel to St. James’ Park for the first leg, with coach Hansi Flick leaving his players in no doubt about what’s at stake. “It’s one of the most important moments of the season and we are all ready for it,” he said. Five-time European champion Barcelona hasn’t won the Champions League since 2015 and has had to watch on as its fiercest rival Real Madrid has dominated the competition.

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