Eddie Howe says his Newcastle team will face a "psychological" test when they travel to Bournemouth on Sunday, a few days after hosting Barcelona in the Champions League.
Barcelona kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Newcastle at St. James Park, with Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford scoring both goals.
Barcelona will be without teenage sensation Lamine Yamal for their Champions League opener against Newcastle United on Thursday, with the winger sidelined by a groin injury.
Barcelona are preparing for a crucial Champions League clash against Newcastle United on Thursday at St James' Park, and one of the biggest questions for Hansi Flick remains the centre-back partnership.
Eddie Howe has hailed the influence of Sandro Tonali following Newcastle United's 1-0 victory over Wolves on Saturday, describing the midfielder's consistency as a defining quality.
Newcastle United striker Yoane Wissa is set to miss up to five weeks of action after picking up an injury while on international duty with the DR Congo.