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Harry De Cosemo

Newcastle United rebirth at Champions League level ends 22-year wait as signing finally launches Toon career

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - OCTOBER 1: Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United (hidden) celebrates with his team-mates after scoring his sides second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between R. Union Saint-Gilloise and Newcastle United FC at RSC Anderlecht Stadium on October 1, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Isosport/MB Media/Getty Images).

Newcastle United's last four Champions League opponents have all been European heavyweights; Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona. But they headed to Belgium as overwhelming favourites, and thousands of expectant Geordies had made the trip, with or without tickets.

Place De La Bourse in the city centre was the setting for an almighty two-day black and white party. But Newcastle arrived with business in focus; a first Champions League away win for 22 years.

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