Barcelona is preparing to face Newcastle United in the second leg of the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, following a 1-1 draw in the first leg at St. James' Park, relying on the home ground advantage as a strong factor for its chances of qualifying for the quarter-finals, according to reports from the Spanish newspaper 'Mundo Deportivo'.

Statistics indicate that Barcelona is one of the most effective host teams in Europe, with a home win rate of 80% since coach Hans Flick took over, and an unbeaten match percentage of 89%. The crowd's awe has doubled with the increase in stadium capacity to 62,000 spectators.

Since the team's return to Camp Nou on November 22, during the 13th round of La Liga against Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona has played 12 home matches '9 in the league, 2 in the Champions League, and 1 in the King's Cup' and won all of them, reflecting its strength at home.

Including matches also held at Montjuïc and Johan Cruyff Stadium, Barcelona has played 19 home matches this season, winning 18 and suffering only one defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the second round of the Champions League, scoring 62 goals and conceding 13, in numbers that are almost exceptional at the European level.

Since Flick's arrival in the summer of 2024, he has led the team in 104 matches, including 47 at home, winning 38 and drawing 4, while the only five defeats were against Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025/2026 season, and against Las Palmas, Leganes, Atletico Madrid, and Villarreal in the 2024/2025 season, while the draws came against Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Real Betis, and Inter Milan.

In the Champions League, Barcelona has maintained strong home records, playing 11 matches, winning 8 of them with a 72% win rate, and drawing in two matches, raising the unbeaten match percentage to 90%. The only teams that managed to challenge Barcelona at home are Paris Saint-Germain, Atalanta, and Inter Milan.