How to watch Newcastle vs. Barcelona online for free

TL;DR: Live stream Newcastle vs. Barcelona in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The first round of Champions League group stage games has already delivered some incredible performances and huge amounts of drama, and we're hoping for more of the same from the final batch of fixtures. There are a number of really interesting matchups, but Newcastle vs. Barcelona is probably the biggest game on the schedule. Can Eddie Howe's team deny the talents of Barça?

If you want to watch Newcastle vs. Barcelona in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Newcastle vs. Barcelona?

Newcastle vs. Barcelona in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on Sept. 18. This fixture takes place at St. James's Park.

How to watch Newcastle vs. Barcelona for free

Newcastle vs. Barcelona is available to live stream for free on RTÉ Player.

RTÉ Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock RTÉ Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Newcastle vs. Barcelona for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland

4. Visit RTÉ Player

5. Watch Newcastle vs. Barcelona for free from anywhere in the world

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Live stream Newcastle vs. Barcelona in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.