Overview
- Authorities direct Newcastle supporters to gather at Place de la Joliette and travel to the Orange Vélodrome in police-escorted convoys.
- Club guidance tells fans not to wear shirts, scarves or colours and not to display flags, and advises avoiding the Vieux Port and other restricted areas.
- Reports and videos from Monday night describe targeted confrontations involving Marseille groups and travelling fans, with eyewitness claims that tear gas was used.
- Meteo Alarm has issued a yellow warning for high winds covering Marseille, creating a developing risk that safety concerns could force a postponement.
- Anthony Gordon is fit and in the squad and Dan Burn is available for Newcastle, with Kieran Trippier unavailable, as a win could secure Round of 16 qualification; kick-off is 8:00 pm GMT on TNT Sports.