Summary
Newcastle United's head coach, Eddie Howe, wants his team to be remembered like the famous 1997 squad that beat Barcelona. Newcastle will play Barcelona again in the Champions League last-16 match at St James' Park. Howe sees this as a key opportunity for his players to make a lasting impact.
Key Facts
- Eddie Howe is the head coach of Newcastle United.
- Newcastle United plays Barcelona in the Champions League last-16 match.
- The game will take place at Newcastle's home ground, St James' Park.
- Howe wants his team to be remembered like the 1997 Newcastle team that defeated Barcelona.
- Tino Asprilla scored a hat-trick in the 1997 victory against Barcelona.
- Newcastle last played Barcelona in a group phase match and lost 2-1.
- Howe describes the upcoming match as the biggest game in the club's recent history.
