Barcelona vs Newcastle kicks off at 1:45 AM Malaysian time (GMT+8) on Thursday, 19 March 2026, at Camp Nou, Barcelona. The match is live on beIN Sports 3, available via Sooka for CelcomDigi subscribers. The tie is perfectly poised at 1-1 after a dramatic first leg at St. James' Park.
Set your alarms, Malaysian footy fans — this one's a 1:45 AM kick-off but it is absolutely worth staying up for. Newcastle head to Camp Nou for arguably the biggest game in their club's modern history, with everything to play for after Harvey Barnes' late strike was cancelled out by Lamine Yamal's 96th-minute penalty in the first leg.
The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports 3 (Astro Channel 820), and you can stream it live through Sooka — available to CelcomDigi subscribers through StreamMORE, SpeedSTREAM, or Mega Add-Ons.
Malaysian fans can watch Barcelona vs Newcastle live on beIN Sports 3 via Astro (Ch 820) or stream on Sooka. CelcomDigi subscribers can access Sooka through Mega Add-Ons from RM8.90/month, StreamMORE (1st month FREE), or SpeedSTREAM for prepaid users.
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| Astro (TV) | beIN Sports 3 (Ch 820) | Sports Pack required |
| Sooka (Streaming) | beIN Sports 3 | Via CelcomDigi add-ons |
| beIN Sports Connect | beIN Sports 3 | Direct subscription |
If you're on CelcomDigi (Prepaid or Postpaid), streaming via Sooka is the easiest and most affordable way to catch this. You also get all the other sports channels — beIN Sports, Astro Arena, Astro Sports Plus — plus entertainment content.
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The first leg at St. James' Park on 10 March ended 1-1. Harvey Barnes gave Newcastle a famous lead in the 86th minute, but teenager Lamine Yamal broke Geordie hearts by converting a penalty in the 96th minute to rescue a draw for Barcelona. Newcastle outshot Barca 16-9 and were arguably the better side.
Newcastle were magnificent on the night. Eddie Howe's side pressed relentlessly and dominated large spells of the game, taking 16 shots to Barca's nine. It was a performance that showed the Magpies absolutely belong at this level.
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick admitted his side "didn't make a good game" and has called on his players to perform "much better" at Camp Nou. The Spanish champions will back themselves heavily at home — they've failed to score in just one of their last 29 UCL matches.
With the aggregate score level at 1-1, Newcastle need to avoid a defeat by more than one goal at Camp Nou to progress. A score draw, a win by any margin, or even a 0-0 sends them through. A single-goal Barcelona win forces extra time. It's wide open.
| Scenario | Result needed | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle through in 90 mins | Win by any score OR draw 0-0/1-1/2-2 etc. | Newcastle advance to QF ✅ |
| Extra time | Barcelona win 1-0 | 30 mins extra time, then penalties if needed |
| Barcelona through in 90 mins | Barcelona win 2-0 or by 2+ goals | Barcelona advance to QF ✅ |
Hansi Flick is without several key defenders. Jules Koundé (hamstring), Frenkie de Jong (thigh), Alejandro Balde (hamstring), and Andreas Christensen (ACL) are all ruled out. Raphinha is virtually undroppable after bagging a hat-trick against Sevilla at the weekend, while Lamine Yamal is fit after shaking off illness.
The good news for Flick is that Gavi made a brief cameo against Sevilla — his first appearance since knee surgery in September — which could give the squad a timely boost. Robert Lewandowski leads the line with Pedri pulling the strings in midfield.
Eddie Howe's big injury headache remains Bruno Guimarães — the Brazilian midfielder's hamstring problem rules him out again, leaving a significant creative void. Fabian Schär (ankle), Emil Krafth (knee), and Lewis Miley (muscle) are also out. Sandro Tonali is expected to start after recovering from illness.
The good news is Anthony Gordon is fit and flying — he scored the winner at Chelsea last weekend and carries 10 UCL goals into this match. Jacob Ramsey returns from suspension, and Howe is expected to name a similar lineup to the first leg.
Yamal is the player who can unlock anything at Camp Nou — his 96th-minute penalty in the first leg showed his ice-cold composure. But Gordon has been sensational in Europe this season, and if Newcastle can get him into space behind Barcelona's injury-hit defence, this tie is far from over.
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Barcelona are strong favourites at Camp Nou — they've won 23 of 29 UCL two-legged ties after drawing away from home. But Newcastle were the better team in the first leg, and Eddie Howe's defensive organisation has been superb. Expect a tight, low-scoring affair. Barcelona edge it, but this will go deep into the game.
Barcelona's injury crisis at the back is real. Gerard Martín at centre-back is a weak link, and Newcastle's pace on the counter — especially Gordon and Elanga — will fancy their chances against him. Flick will be well aware of the danger.
That said, Camp Nou's atmosphere is a force of its own, and Yamal at home is a different animal. Barcelona's ability to score in 28 of their last 29 UCL matches tells you everything you need to know about their attacking threat.
Score prediction: Barcelona 2–1 Newcastle (Barcelona advance 3–2 on aggregate)
Barcelona vs Newcastle kicks off at 1:45 AM Malaysian time (GMT+8) on Thursday, 19 March 2026.
The match is live on beIN Sports 3 (Astro Channel 820). CelcomDigi subscribers can stream it on Sooka via Mega Add-Ons, StreamMORE, or SpeedSTREAM.
The first leg at St. James' Park ended 1-1. Harvey Barnes scored in the 86th minute for Newcastle, but Lamine Yamal equalised from the penalty spot in the 96th minute.
Newcastle have never progressed beyond the Champions League last 16 in their history. Their most famous UCL moment remains Faustino Asprilla's hat-trick in a 3-2 win over Barcelona back in 1997.
No. Bruno Guimarães remains sidelined with a hamstring injury and will miss the second leg at Camp Nou.
Whether Newcastle pull off one of the great European upsets or Barcelona's superstars prove too much, this is a match you do not want to sleep through. Set that alarm.
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