Just as they did in 1997–98, Barcelona begin their Champions League campaign at St. James’ Park. They’ll want a different outcome on Thursday night, though.
A Faustino Asprilla hat-trick sunk the Blaugrana on their first visit to Tyneside 28 years ago, and while Barça have won all three subsequent meetings, Hansi Flick is well aware of the upoming challenge at his team’s disposal.
