What Happened
Newcastle United has advanced to the last 16 of the Champions League after defeating Qarabag FK 3-2 in the second leg at St. James’ Park, resulting in a 9-3 aggregate victory. Goals from Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, and Sven Botman secured their progression, despite a spirited second-half comeback from the Azerbaijani team.
Why It Matters
This victory marks a significant achievement for Newcastle United, as they continue their journey in a prestigious European competition. The team will now participate in the draw for the knockout stages, where they are set to face either Chelsea or Barcelona, based on their 11th-placed finish in the league stage. This draw will also outline their potential path to the final, including the quarter-finals and semi-finals.
What’s Next
The draw for the Champions League last 16 will take place on Friday, February 27, at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, starting at 11 am UK time. Newcastle fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome, as it will determine their next opponents in the competition.
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