"Newcastle United's last four Champions League opponents have all been European heavyweights; Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona. But they headed to Belgium as overwhelming favourites, and thousands of expectant Geordies had made the trip, with or without tickets. Place De La Bourse in the city centre was the setting for an almighty two-day black and white party. But Newcastle arrived with business in focus; a first Champions League away win for 22 years."
"More than anything, though, this was the night the attack finally clicked; particularly the wingers. Anthony Gordon scored twice, albeit from the penalty spot, Harvey Barnes came off the bench to round it off after Anthony Elanga put in a Player of the Match performance. There has been growing discontent with the attacking output this season, off the back of a turbulent summer following Alexander Isak's departure for Liverpool."
Newcastle United traveled to Belgium as overwhelming favourites and received large travelling support in Place De La Bourse. The team sought its first Champions League away win for 22 years and delivered a 4-0 victory, their biggest in the competition. The attack finally clicked, particularly the wingers: Anthony Gordon scored twice from the penalty spot, Anthony Elanga produced a Player of the Match performance, and Harvey Barnes came off the bench to finish the scoring. The result eased concerns about attacking stagnation following Alexander Isak's summer departure and showcased improved cohesion with the first-choice wingers starting together.
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