Eddie Howe wants Newcastle to make their mark on Champions League after failing in previous campaign

Newcastle did not make it out of the group last time and that is very much in head coach Howe’s mind as he prepares to face Barcelona on Thursday.

READY EDDIE: Eddie Howe wants to make up for their ‘failed’ Champions League campaign two seasons ago (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Eddie Howe has insisted Newcastle are not along for the ride as they embark upon a new Champions League campaign against Barcelona having “failed” two seasons ago.

The Magpies announced their return to the biggest European stage in October 2023 when they took Paris St Germain apart at St James’ Park with a 4-1 victory, which gave them every chance of qualifying for the knockout stage.