Murphy & Burn: Newcastle Fear Neither Barcelona nor Chelsea
Newcastle United have sent out a strong message ahead of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, with Jacob Murphy and Dan Burn insisting they fear no opponent — whether it’s Barcelona or Chelsea.
The Magpies made history ทีเด็ดบอลไหล by reaching the knockout stage for the first time after crushing Qarabag 9-3 on aggregate in the playoff round. They now await the draw to discover whether they will face five-time European champions FC Barcelona or two-time winners Chelsea FC.
Speaking to Amazon Prime Sports, Murphy stressed that Newcastle are ready to take on anyone, even if they are viewed as underdogs. He expressed full confidence in the current squad, particularly in a two-legged home-and-away format that allows the team to fully showcase their identity and strengths.
Meanwhile, local defender and lifelong supporter Dan Burn described reaching the knockout rounds as a major milestone for the club. He emphasized that Newcastle have already proven they can compete with Europe’s elite, pointing to their 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain in the previous round. Burn added that facing top-level opposition only raises the performance standards of both himself and his teammates.
However, Newcastle will be without key midfielder Bruno Guimarães in the Round of 16. The Brazilian is currently recovering from a thigh injury back home and is expected to return after the March international break.
