Newcastle tie falls foul of the weather

Newcastle's Champions League game at Barcelona was called off due 90 minutes before kick-off due to a waterlogged pitch at the…

Newcastle's Champions League game at Barcelona was called off due 90 minutes before kick-off due to a waterlogged pitch at the Nou Camp.

UEFA spokesman Mike Lee said the decision had been taken after the referee took a final look at the pitch with roughly 90 minutes to go before the scheduled 7.45 p.m. kick-off.

"It's been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch," Lee said. "It will be rescheduled next week, on Tuesday or Wednesday. That decision will be made tomorrow."

The game had been given the go-ahead after an afternoon inspection, subject to the weather conditions not worsening.

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The rain continued to lash down over the Catalan capital in the hours before the game, though, leaving the game unplayable.