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Newcastle Dominates Qarabag in UEFA Champions League Clash

In a thrilling match held at the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in Baku, Newcastle United showcased their dominance over Qarabag, securing a commanding victory with a score of 6-1 in the Round of 32 of the UEFA Champions League. The match, officiated by referee E. Eskas, highlighted Newcastle's attacking prowess and tactical superiority.

Match Overview

From the very beginning, Newcastle set the tone for the game. Just three minutes in, Anthony Gordon found the back of the net, giving Newcastle an early lead. This was quickly followed by another goal from Malick Thiaw at the 8-minute mark, leaving Qarabag struggling to respond.

Newcastle’s relentless attack continued throughout the first half. Gordon converted a penalty at the 32nd minute, and within a minute, he scored again to complete a remarkable first-half hat-trick. Just before the break, Gordon netted another penalty, taking his tally to four goals and firmly establishing Newcastle's dominance.

Second Half Highlights

The second half saw a glimmer of hope for Qarabag, as Emil Cafarquliyev managed to score in the 54th minute, bringing the score to 5-1. However, Newcastle quickly extinguished any hopes of a comeback when Jacob Murphy added a sixth goal in the 72nd minute, sealing the match at 6-1.

Key Statistics

• Possession: Qarabag 42% | Newcastle 58%
• Total Shots: Qarabag 8 | Newcastle 22
• Shots on Target: Qarabag 2 | Newcastle 14
• Corners: Qarabag 8 | Newcastle 6
• Fouls: Qarabag 10 | Newcastle 10

Impact on Standings

With this victory, Newcastle solidifies their position in the UEFA Champions League, demonstrating their intent to progress further in the tournament. Qarabag, on the other hand, will need to regroup after this heavy defeat as they aim to find their footing in the competition.

Historical Context

This match marked the second meeting between these two teams in the tournament, with Newcastle previously defeating Qarabag 3-2 in their last encounter on February 24, 2026. Newcastle has now secured two victories against Qarabag, underlining their superiority in this matchup.

As the tournament progresses, both teams will look to learn from this encounter. Newcastle will be eager to maintain their momentum, while Qarabag will seek to rebound and find a way to compete effectively against their European opponents.