Overview

• UEFA ruled Union Saint-Gilloise’s Joseph Marien Stadium unsuitable for the Champions League, moving Wednesday’s tie to Anderlecht’s Lotto Park in Brussels.
• Newcastle’s official away allocation is 1,050 tickets, yet organizers expect roughly 3,000 travelling supporters in the city.
• A designated fanzone at Place de la Bourse will serve as a family-friendly gathering point centered on O’Reilly’s bar with no tickets required.
• Newcastle are scheduled to train at Lotto Park before the game, with Eddie Howe welcoming the quick turnaround after the opening defeat to Barcelona.
• Union SG arrive in strong form following a 3-1 win at PSV and a league-leading start under Sébastien Pocognoli, prompting cautions against underestimating the Belgian champions.