Newcastle – Barcelona: Lamine Yamal to Miss Match Due to Injury.

According to The Sun: Today, NEWCASTLE returns to the Champions League with an exciting match against Barcelona.

The team from Newcastle earned the opportunity to play at the European level, finishing last season in 5th place in the Premier League.

Newcastle last played in the Champions League in the 2023/24 season but could not advance from the group stage.

This time, the team from the Northeast hopes to fight for new heights and make it to the knockout stage for the first time.

The Magpies are eager to start their Champions League campaign with a win, hosting Spanish champions Barcelona at St James' Park.

Head coach Eddie Howe received a significant boost before the match — one of Barcelona's key players is out due to injury.

Why Is Lamine Yamal Not Playing for Barcelona Against Newcastle?

Golden Boot winner Lamine Yamal will not participate in the Champions League match against Newcastle.

The 18-year-old talent missed Barcelona's Sunday victory over Valencia (6-0) due to groin issues, which will also prevent him from playing today.

Yamal has not trained with Barcelona since returning from international duty, where he played in most matches against Bulgaria and Turkey.

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick later expressed criticism about how much time Yamal spent on the field during international duty.

“Lamine will not be [at the Valencia match] — it's a shame. He played for the national team despite the pain. He had problems, played 79 and 73 minutes, and didn't even train between matches due to this pain. This is not quite responsible behavior towards the players, is it?”

Yamal already has five goal involvements in three La Liga matches this season, so his absence is a significant loss for Flick this evening.

How to Watch the Newcastle vs Barcelona Match

• The Newcastle vs Barcelona match will take place on Thursday, September 18.
• Kick-off is at 20:00 British Summer Time.
• The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.
• TNT Sports customers can watch the match through the discovery+ app/website.
• Alternatively, follow the live blog on SunSport to not miss a detail.

Newcastle's return to the Champions League is an important event for the club, as the team hopes to show a good performance on the European stage. The absence of Lamine Yamal could significantly impact Barcelona's game, but fans are looking forward to an exciting match where both teams aim to showcase their best qualities.