The Magpies icon expressed confidence that his former club are fully capable of disrupting Barca’s campaign and claiming crucial points on home turf."It's a tough one to predict. I guess Barcelona, because of their history and everything else, may be slight favourites but it'll be a really interesting and tough game," Shearer told Betfair.
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"It's a tough one to predict but I think Newcastle, at home, will make it as tough as possible, and I think they'll get something out of the game. I think it may be a draw."
Barcelona arrive as favourites, but Shearer highlights the huge challenge they face in starting their European campaign. The task is made even tougher with Lamine Yamal sidelined through injury.