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.

Follow our live build-up with team news coverage before our full text commentary stream of the league phase match.

Newcastle will be without summer signings Yoane Wissa and Jacob Ramsey through injury, though Nick Woltemade offers a source of optimism. The forward scored the winner on his debut against Wolves last weekend and will look to carry that momentum into the biggest game of his career to date.

Champions League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction - Magpies mark return to Europe’s top table with a blockbuster clash at St James’ Park

Marcus Rashford reminded Manchester United of what they are missing with a stunning double to ease Barcelona to a 2-1 Champions League victory at Newcastle. The 27-year-old loanee, who scored in United's Carabao Cup final victory over the Magpies in 2023,

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has called Newcastle United supporters ‘true football fans’ after being impressed by the atmosphere at St James’ Park.

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La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Manchester United are among the clubs that could sign Dusan Vlahovic on a free transfer next season.

Follow reaction and watch highlights as Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid while Chelsea are beaten by Bayern Munich in the Champions League.