What Happened
Newcastle United will host Qarabag FK on Tuesday, February 24, at 8 PM GMT at St. James’ Park for the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie. In the first leg, Newcastle secured a commanding 6-1 victory in Azerbaijan, with Anthony Gordon scoring four goals. This win has placed Newcastle in a strong position to advance to the last 16 of the tournament.
Why It Matters
The upcoming match is critical for Newcastle as they aim to solidify their place in the Champions League knockout stage. Despite their recent setback, losing 2-1 to Manchester City in the Premier League, Newcastle’s performance against Qarabag has boosted their confidence. Conversely, Qarabag, who have not played since their heavy defeat, will be looking to regroup and mount a challenge in the return leg.
What’s Next
Fans can follow the match live on TNT Sports and Amazon Prime in the UK, with commentary available on BBC Radio Newcastle. Highlights will be accessible on newcastleunited.com and the Official Newcastle United App following the match. Newcastle’s team will be without key players Bruno Guimarães, Tino Livramento, and Emil Krafth due to injuries, while Malick Thiaw will miss the match due to suspension. The outcome of this match will determine Newcastle’s next opponent in the Champions League, likely either Barcelona or Chelsea.
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