Newcastle United suffered a significant blow in the Champions League as they were defeated 2-0 by Borussia Dortmund at Signal-Iduna Park. Niclas Fullkrug scored in the first half, and Julian Brandt sealed the victory for Dortmund with a late strike.
Newcastle had chances to level the score, with Joelinton missing crucial opportunities. This loss leaves Newcastle three points behind Dortmund in their group, making their path to the knockout stages challenging.
Borussia Dortmund completed a double victory over Newcastle, having won 1-0 at St James’ Park two weeks ago. Despite Newcastle’s fightback attempts, they could not find the equalizer. Dortmund’s strong performance delighted their home crowd of 81,365 fans.
Newcastle now faces an away tie against Paris Saint-Germain, which could determine their fate in the tournament. The team will need exceptional performances to keep their Champions League hopes alive.