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Sports · 25 February 2026

Newcastle reach Champions League last 16 for first time

Newcastle reach Champions League last 16 for first time

Newcastle United reached the Champions League last 16 for the first time in the club's history, beating Qarabag 3-2 at St James' Park on Tuesday to win the tie 9-3 on aggregate. Sandro Tonali and Joelinton scored inside six minutes before Sven Botman added a second-half header. Newcastle are now the top scorers in the competition this season with 26 goals, and will face either Chelsea or Barcelona in the next round — the draw takes place in Switzerland on Friday.

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