Barcelona suffer blow as Eric García ruled out against Newcastle

Barcelona have arrived in England for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 against Newcastle, but the team has been hit with some disappointing news.

Details: According to Mundo Deportivo, central defender Eric García will miss the match due to injury. Ronald Araújo is set to start in his place. Overall, the defensive line is expected to look as follows: Araújo, Kúbarsi, Gerard Piqué, and Cancelo.

The match between Barcelona and Newcastle will take place in England on Tuesday, March 10, with kick-off at 21:00 CET.

For reference, the Dailysports team provides information on where and when to watch this fixture.

Reminder: Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick used the opportunity during the post-match press conference after the clash with Athletic Bilbao to clarify the situation surrounding his most discussed tactical feature.