Newcastle United roared until they blew themselves out, and then they were dismantled. For Eddie Howe and his players, it was a lesson learned the hard way. They began their 13th home fixture in the Champions League — it is worth recalling just how new they are to this — with an aggression and alacrity that felt entirely impossible.

A Lamine Yamal penalty was cancelled out by Fran Perez, and the season already starts off with Barcelona needing to catch up with their rivals in Real Madrid . Save big on your Paramount+ subscription!

FC Barcelona faces Newcastle United on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 (9/18/25) at St. James’ Park in Tyne, England.

PSG will face Barcelona on October 1 in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League. Both teams come into the clash on the back of wins, with the Parisians beating Atalanta and the Spanish side

It ended Newcastle 1 Barcelona 2. The opening round of Champions League games seeing Eddie Howe’s side defeated at St James’ Park. The reigning La Liga champions and a Champions League semi-finalist last season,