Who are the commentators and pundits on Amazon Prime for Newcastle vs Barcelona?

Eddie Howe manages Newcastle United FC during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James&apos;s Park in Newcastle, on January 13, 2026. (Photo by Scott Llewellyn/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images) — Eddie Howe's side welcome the Spanish champions to St James' Park this week (Image credit: Getty Images)

After last month's play-off round, the Champions League knockout stages are here in earnest this week as the last-16 gets underway across Europe.

Newcastle United made light work out of the Azerbaijani side Qarabag in the play-off, securing a 9-3 aggregate win to set up a two-legged last-16 tie against Barcelona. The Magpies have already faced the Spanish champions in this season's competition, when a Marcus Rashford brace helped the Catalans seal a 2-1 victory at St James' Park.

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Who are the commentators and pundits on Amazon Prime for Newcastle vs Barcelona?

Alan Shearer says he does not who would be able to afford Alexander Isak this summer — Alan Shearer will be on co-comms duty at St James' Park (Image credit: Getty Images)

Amazon's proceedings at St James' Park will be anchored by Gabby Logan, with a host of big names joining here.

Jon Champion is your main commentator for the clash and he will be joined up in the gods by Toon legend Alan Shearer, who will be on co-commentator duty.

Les Ferdinand in action for Newcastle United, August 1995 — Sir Les Ferdinand will be one of the pundits for Amazon (Image credit: Alamy)

Prime are also treating viewers to a star-studded line-up of pundits. Former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will be on the panel, as will ex-Liverpool and Three Lions striker Daniel Sturridge.

Completing the pundit line-up is another ex-striker who knows where the St James' goal is, as Les Ferdinand will also be on hand to share his analysis of the game.

Alex Aljoe will be your reporter across the evening.

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Matthew Holt writes freelance for FourFourTwo, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up.

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