Newcastle United visit tonight in the UEFA Champions League last-16 — the tie delicately poised after a 1-1 draw on Tyneside last week. Candidate Joan Laporta reacts during early voting projections for Barcelona soccer club’s presidency in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday. “If Yuste wins this Champions League, it will be wonderful, he is like a brother to me,” said Laporta. Sergio Busquets was one of them, with the defensive midfielder part of three Champions League triumphs with Barcelona, in 2009, 2011 and 2015. The Magpies’ visit gives Barca the chance to begin Laporta’s new era with a bang, with a Champions League quarter-final place beckoning.

Source: Taipei Times March 17, 2026 17:13 UTC