Top sport stories from the national newspapers:

THE SUN: Guus Hiddink and Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola have both vowed to go for the throat tonight. Also: Alan Shearer needs a miracle after his goal-shy Newcastle flops slipped closer to the drop.

DAILY MAIL: Guus Hiddink has demanded his Chelsea players stand toe-to-toe with the finest attacking unit in world football tonight.

DAILY MIRROR: Guus Hiddink last night told his Chelsea side to show the guts for Nou Camp glory as he declared: “If you have the courage, your power will blow Barcelona away.” Also: Alan Shearer roared in frustration as Newcastle took a major step towards relegation last night – with Michael Owen squandering his big moment after being played in by Mark Viduka.

DAILY STAR: Newcastle are heading for the Championship unless they can produce a miracle in their last four games.

DAILY EXPRESS: Guus Hiddink has told Chelsea that if they are brave tonight they can beat the best team in the world. Also: Newcastle lifted themselves a fraction closer to safety last night despite Michael Owen missing a golden opportunity to grab a winner in a dour 0-0 draw with Portsmouth last night.

THE TIMES: Barcelona held talks with Manchester City yesterday about the transfer of Samuel Eto’o.

THE GUARDIAN: Guus Hiddink will send his team into Camp Nou this evening to contront the side he rates as the best in the world urging his players to prove they have “the guts” to take the initiative in this daunting tue and propel Chelsea closer to a second successive Champions League final.

THE TELEGRAPH: Barcelona were yesterday in talks with Manchester City over the sale of striker Samuel Eto’o for a fee of at least £40million, smashing the British transfer record.

THE INDEPENDENT: Guus Hiddink has already overseen an unlikely revival in his 11 weeks as Chelsea coach but his next trick threatens to be his most audacious yet. Also: The Manchester United future of Nani, the Portuguese signed to take over Ryan Giggs’ mantle, is in increasing doubt after he left Old Trafford before the end of Saturday’s game, having been substituted at half-time.