Newcastle United secured a resounding victory on Wednesday night, storming to their biggest-ever win in the Champions League proper with a 4-0 demolition of Union Saint-Gilloise.
Anthony Gordon coolly converted two penalties, while record signing Nick Woltemade and substitute Harvey Barnes added gloss to a statement victory for Eddie Howe’s side.
The Magpies, back in the Champions League for only their second season under Saudi ownership, needed a response after an opening defeat to Barcelona; and they delivered it in Brussels.
Magpies make a statement
Summer signing Woltemade broke the deadlock in the 17th minute when he diverted Sandro Tonali’s low drive past a wrong-footed
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