Overview

• UEFA partially upheld Barcelona’s appeal, pausing enforcement of one-match bans so Hansi Flick and Marcus Sorg can be on the touchline at St. James’ Park on September 18.
• The original sanctions, including €20,000 fines, followed their conduct during last season’s Champions League semi-final defeat to Inter Milan.
• The coaches remain on a one-year probation, with the lifted punishment to be applied alongside any new sanctions if further breaches occur.
• Barcelona will pay the administration costs associated with the appeal.
• Squad notes: Barcelona are without Gavi and Alejandro Balde, Newcastle will be without Jacob Ramsey, and Yoanne Wissa is considered a doubt.