Newcastle United marked their first Champions League victory in two decades after humiliating Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 4-1 on Wednesday.
The local heroes breezed past their visitors with the help of goals from Miguel Almiron, Fabian Schar, Sean Longstaff, and Dan Burn.
The Magpies victory at St James’ Park is a historic moment, as it’s their first win in the European Cup since the 2002/03 season.
The victory boosts Newcastle’s chances of advancing to the knockout stages of the competition, as they now top Group F after two matches, with four points, following their earlier 0-0 draw against AC Milan in Italy.
PSG were the favourite team going into the match after a 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund but became the underdogs after being outplayed by a strong Newcastle side.
Kylian Mbappe, who had previously joked about the weather in Tyneside during Euro 2020, was greeted with boos from Newcastle supporters and struggled to make an impact on the game.
Newcastle opened scoring 17 minutes into the game, when Almiron capitalized on PSG’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma’s blocking, curling the ball into the bottom corner of the net.
Dan Burn doubled the lead just before halftime with a header that crossed the line despite Donnarumma’s efforts to deny it.
Just five minutes into the second half, Sean Longstaff made it three. PSG responded with their only goal in the game shortly after, all thanks to Lucas Hernandez. However, Newcastle’s Fabian Schar completed the party with a goal in added time.
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It’s good to do it because it’s possible and rileyeble so they can make it keeps it up I will try and be backing you
Newcastle played well,so they should carry the day, it calls for celebration not for only Newcastle but for the whole of england,its a plus one for them.congratulations for Newcastle.continue in this your good form
Newcastle united did it again this week winning streak since Liverpool defeat congratulations to you guys PSG only have names and passed record but presently have issues may God help them
Wow! This really call’s for celebration. Twenty years!!!!! It’s shows how determined one/people can be to achieve a dream that is thought impossible. Congratulations.