Newcastle out of Champions League after Milan loss
- 5 months ago
Newcastle United's hopes of progressing in the Champions League were shattered in a night filled with intense emotions and gripping drama at St James' Park. AC Milan staged a remarkable comeback, overturning Newcastle's lead and ultimately eliminating them from the competition.
The passionate Toon Army had dared to dream of advancing to the knockout stages, especially when Joelinton unleashed a stunning strike in the 33rd minute. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund held the advantage against Paris St-Germain in Germany.
For a brief moment, it seemed that Newcastle would secure their place based on head-to-head results against PSG. However, the tides quickly turned just before the hour mark. Warren Zaire-Emery, a talented teenager, equalized for the French champions in Germany, followed by Christian Pulisic, a former Chelsea player, leveling the score for Milan.
This turn of events left Newcastle United and their supporters heartbroken, as their European journey came to an abrupt end.
The passionate Toon Army had dared to dream of advancing to the knockout stages, especially when Joelinton unleashed a stunning strike in the 33rd minute. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund held the advantage against Paris St-Germain in Germany.
For a brief moment, it seemed that Newcastle would secure their place based on head-to-head results against PSG. However, the tides quickly turned just before the hour mark. Warren Zaire-Emery, a talented teenager, equalized for the French champions in Germany, followed by Christian Pulisic, a former Chelsea player, leveling the score for Milan.
This turn of events left Newcastle United and their supporters heartbroken, as their European journey came to an abrupt end.