{"id":14822,"date":"2025-09-15T15:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T13:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weisetech.dev\/fc-barcelona-noticias\/en\/barcelona-jong-returns-for-the-champions-league-against-newcastle_314694_102\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T09:04:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T07:04:21","slug":"barcelona-jong-returns-for-the-champions-league-against-newcastle_314694_102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/fc-barcelona\/barcelona-jong-returns-for-the-champions-league-against-newcastle_314694_102.html","title":{"rendered":"Flick recovers a key player for the match against Newcastle"},"content":{"rendered":"

After the thrashing of Valencia, FC Barcelona is already preparing for its European debut at St James’ Park. The big news is the return of Frenkie de Jong to training.<\/h2> \r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n Calendar of FC Barcelona <\/a>\r\n<\/div>

F\u00fatbol Club Barcelona<\/strong> is already focused on its debut in the 2025\/26 Champions League<\/strong>. After the resounding 6-0 victory against Valencia<\/a><\/strong> at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, Hansi Flick’s<\/strong> team has returned to work this Monday at the Ciudad Deportiva Joan Gamper<\/strong>.<\/p>

The starters from the match had a recovery session, while the rest completed a more intense training session on the Tito Vilanova field. The big news of the day was the reincorporation of Frenkie de Jong<\/strong> to the group.<\/p>

The Dutchman, who missed the match against Valencia due to a<\/strong> slight injury in the external obturator of his right leg, has been able to train normally and everything indicates that he will be available for the European debut against Newcastle<\/strong>, this Thursday at 9:00 p.m. at St James’ Park.<\/p>

Lamine, Balde, Gavi and Ter Stegen, the absences of the cul\u00e9 team<\/h2>
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Lamine Yamal, also almost ruled out for the Bar\u00e7a-Newcastle match<\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

The recovery of Frenkie de Jong<\/strong> comes at a delicate moment, as Barcelona<\/strong> will face the continental debut with numerous absences. Lamine Yamal<\/strong> continues to be sidelined due to discomfort in the pubis that already kept him out against Valencia. The participation of Bar\u00e7a’s ’10’ in England is practically ruled out<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>

Alejandro Balde<\/strong> will also not be available, with an injury to his left biceps femoris, nor will Gavi<\/strong>, who has knee problems and continues under conservative treatment. To these absences is added that of Marc-Andr\u00e9 ter Stegen<\/strong>, who underwent surgery in July and will not return until the end of the year.<\/p>

Hansi Flick does not slow down the intensity<\/h2>

The German coach has designed a demanding plan, even after the thrashing against Valencia. The objective is for the team to arrive in the best conditions for the Champions League<\/strong> match, a match that will mark the beginning of the Catalan club’s European journey.<\/p>

\u201cIntensity is not negotiable,\u201d Flick often repeats<\/strong>. Hence, despite the workload of matches, the group maintains compensation sessions and tactical work with a view to St James’ Park.<\/p>

Marc Bernal, another good news<\/h2>
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Marc Bernal replaces Pedri during the LaLiga FC Barcelona vs Valencia match<\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Along with the return of Frenkie de Jong<\/strong>, another positive development is the recovery of Marc Bernal<\/strong>. The youth player from Berga had minutes again against Valencia, 382 days after his last official participation, and is emerging as an option to add to the rotation in midfield.<\/p>

Newcastle-Bar\u00e7a: a debut of maximum demand<\/h2>

Newcastle<\/strong>, rival in the first match of the group stage, awaits Bar\u00e7a<\/strong> with an atmosphere of maximum intensity at St James’ Park. The English team arrives with confidence and will seek to assert their strength as locals.<\/p>

F\u00fatbol Club Barcelona<\/strong>, \u200b\u200bfor its part, is confident in maintaining the positive dynamic after the spectacular triumph against Valencia (6-0)<\/strong> in the fourth matchday of LaLiga EA Sports 2025\/26.<\/p>

Bar\u00e7a’s next challenges<\/h3>