Newcastle Fans Create Electric Atmosphere Before Champions League Clash With Barcelona

Newcastle United fans were out in full force as the Magpies opened their Champions League campaign.

On Thursday night, Eddie Howe's men welcomed Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona to St. James' Park as they kicked off their Champions League campaign.

Ahead of kick-off, the atmosphere was absolutely electric as Newcastle fans produced a thunderous atmosphere.

As the players lined up and the Champions League anthem was played, fans were seen waving black, white and gold flags while a massive tifo was also erected.

Over the years, Newcastle's St. James' Park built up a reputation of being one of the most hostile atmospheres for an away team.

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, former Aston Villa man Dion Dublin said: "This is what this football club does. When they pull together they do it. Black and white shirts everywhere. The fans are going to play their part. The noise levels are flying.

"Let me tell you by the way these fans are flying their flags, tonight means everything. They want to get over the line. The noise in here, they want tonight to be special and it'll be special with a win."

Reacting on social media, one fan said: "Fair play to St James’ Park - that looks brilliant!"

Another tweeted: "St James Park is on fire."

A third fan added: "St James park on champions league night is unmatched."

Someone else wrote: "First 20 mins at St James’ Park is LONG when Newcastle are up for it like this."

A fifth commented: "The atmosphere at St James Park is insane, I’m genuinely in fear of them atm…"

Another fan said: "Newcastle loves a Champions league night at St. James's Park."

Backed by their own fans, Newcastle got off to a great start as they mounted heavy pressure on the visitors.

Anthony Gordon squandered a huge chance in the early minutes to put Newcastle 1-0 up before Marcus Rashford missed an opportunity to give the visitors the lead.

Aside from Newcastle and Barcelona, the likes of Manchester City, Napoli, Sporting Clube de Portugal and Galatasaray are also in action.