Newcasle cruise into RO16 after Qarabag thrashing

Eddie Howe guided Newcastle into the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time as they sealed their passage from the play-offs with an entertaining 3-2 home victory over Qarabag.
Feb 24, 2026, 10:03 pm - PA

Match Timeline

Newcastle United
FK Qarabag
  • KO
  • 4
  • 6
  • HT
  • 50
  • 52
  • 54
  • 57
  • 57
  • 62
  • 69
  • 73
  • 79
  • 80
  • 87
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Newcastle United 3, Qarabag 2.
90'+4'
Second Half ends, Newcastle United 3, Qarabag 2.
90'+4'
Attempt saved. Dan Burn (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Mateusz Kochalski (Qarabag). Assisted by Nick Woltemade.
Match Stats
NEWQAR
Possession
65.5%
34.565.5
34.5%
Shots on Goal
8
6
Shot Attempts
19
13
Yellow Cards
0
1
Corner Kicks
9
6
Saves
4
5