Overview

• Nick Woltemade netted his first Champions League goal with a backheel in the 17th minute on his first start in the competition.
• Newcastle defeated Union Saint-Gilloise 4–0 for their biggest win in the Champions League.
• Eddie Howe praised Woltemade’s technical quality and goal sense and said the striker still has room to grow.
• Anthony Gordon converted penalties in the 43rd and 64th minutes after Woltemade asked to take them, a hunger Howe welcomed.
• The victory follows a 1–2 opening defeat to Barcelona and leaves Newcastle on three points, with Woltemade also at two league goals in three appearances.