
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.