Barcelona is preparing for a Champions League last-16 first leg match against Newcastle United, one of six Premier League teams to make it this far in Europe's top competition. This match will be the second between the two teams in the Champions League this season, with Barca winning 2-1 in the league phase at Newcastle. The tie will decide on March 18 at Barca's Camp Nou. Despite Newcastle's poor performance domestically, coach Hansi Flick remains confident in his team's ability to handle the pressure. Despite the controversy surrounding the match, Flick insists that club politics will not affect his players' preparation.