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Barcelona fly direct to Newcastle to rest before Champions League clash

March 4, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Barcelona have altered their travel plans, flying directly from Bilbao to Newcastle instead of connecting flights, to prioritize player rest before their Champions League tie.

According to reports, the Catalan side will remain in Bilbao on Saturday night before taking a Sunday flight to the North East. This decision aims to maximize recovery time ahead of their crucial Champions League Round of 16 first leg at St. James' Park on Tuesday.

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