Fabian Schar will “miss a few games” for Newcastle United due to the head injury he suffered against Barcelona. The former Switzerland international defender was visibly knocked back by a vicious shot from Marcus Rashford but, despite receiving immediate on-field treatment, he passed the initial concussion protocols.

Marcus Rashford’s heroics in Barcelona’s win over Newcastle in their Champions League opener have earned the Englishman the UCL Player of the Week for Matchday 1.

Newcastle team selection raised eyebrows when the big summer striker acquisition to replace Alexander Isak, Nick Woltemade, was left on the bench. Woltemade made a scoring debut following his move from Stuttgart with the winner against Wolverhampton Wanderers,

Newcastle Predicted Lineup vs. Barcelona (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schär, Burn, Livramento; Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Gordon, Barnes.

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Barcelona is among the favorites to win the trophy alongside Liverpool, PSG, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich, while Newcastle United is viewed as a dark horse that would be ecstatic with a trip to the quarterfinals.

Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, arrive on Tyneside with injury issues of their own. Lamine Yamal misses out after a groin problem picked up with Spain, while Marc-André ter Stegen, Alejandro Balde and Gavi are also unavailable.

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Marcus Rashford scored two historic goals for Barcelona against Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League.

Newcastle United Vs FC Barcelona Highlights, UEFA Champions League 2025-26: Get scores and updates from the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Matchday 1 clash between Newcastle and Barcelona on Friday, 19 September,