Overview
- Semenyo broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute from a Bernardo Silva pass.
- A second Semenyo finish from Reijnders' assist was ruled out for offside after a VAR review.
- Newcastle responded with chances as Bruno Guimarães forced a save from Trafford and Sandro Tonali grazed the post.
- Cherki added a stoppage-time second after nine added minutes to seal the first-leg result.
- Both managers used heavily rotated lineups in a drab first half at St. James' Park, with the second leg to decide who advances.