Following their stunning win against PSG last time out in this competition, Tyneside is preparing itself for another Champions League night.
Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund are the opponents and although they are yet to win in this season’s competition, they have tasted defeat just once in their last 19 games in all competitions and are unbeaten in the league this season.
Newcastle, meanwhile, come into the game after a comfortable win over Crystal Palace and Eddie Howe has a relatively full squad to pick from with just Harvey Barnes, Sven Botman and Joe Willock likely to miss the game.
Here, we take a look at the starting XI Howe could pick to face Borussia Dortmund at St James’ Park:
1. GK: Nick Pope
Pope kept yet another clean sheet at the weekend, but in truth had to do very little against a blunt Crystal Palace attack. Borussia Dortmund are expected to ask more questions of him on Wednesday night.
2. RB: Kieran Trippier
Trippier is in some of the best form of his career at the moment and registered yet another assist at the weekend. He will be relied upon to help lead the team this week once again.
3. CB: Jamaal Lascelles
Lascelles was once again imperious on Saturday and will be hoping to put in a similar performance to the one he put in against PSG in the previous matchweek. Lascelles will wear the armband and lead from the back.
4. CB: Fabian Schar
Schar has taken his game to new levels recently and is looking like one of the best centre-backs in England. His stunner against PSG last time out in the Champions League will live long in the memory.