A rampant Newcastle United put in a stellar showing to secure a superb 4-1 victory over French champions Paris St Germain in their first Champions League home match in 20 years on Wednesday.
In a red-hot atmosphere in the north east, PSG had no answer to the relentless hosts who raced into a 17th-minute lead through Miguel Almiron, before Dan Burn powered a header home six minutes before the break to double Newcastle’s advantage.
The crowd ensured there was no let up after the break, with Sean Longstaff drilling a third under the arm of Gianluigi Donnarumma in the PSG goal five minutes into the second half to send the Newcastle fans into dreamland.
A goal out of nowhere from Lucas Hernandez got the visitors back in it, before a stoppage-time fourth from defender Fabian Schar capped a stunning victory that moved Newcastle top of Group F on four points, one clear of PSG in second.
In the group’s other contest on Wednesday, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan played out a 0-0 draw in Germany, Milan’s second stalemate in their opening two Champions League matches this season.
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Statement win for Toon Army in Champions League joy
Newcastle won their first Champions League game for over twenty years with a stunning statement 4-1 win over PSG.
FT: Newcastle 4-1 PSG
Dreamland for Newcastle on a historic night at St James’ Park.
Newcastle vs PSG: GOAL! Fabian Schar ‘90
90 mins: Schar with a fantastic goal to seal a fantasic night for the Geordies!
Newcastle vs PSG: Closing in on a famous win
86 mins: Newcastle have managed the game well, barring a late turnaround. Could be a very famous night.
Newcastle vs PSG: CHANCE FOR PSG!
76 mins: Dembele fires at Pope but the England goalkeeper parries it away.
GOAL! Newcastle 3-1 PSG | Lucas Hernandez ‘55
55 mins: GOAL!
Hernandez nods in Zaire-Emery’s floated cross to give PSG a lifelife!
Newcastle vs PSG: GOAL! Sean Longstaff ‘50
50 mins: WOW!
Trippier plays Longstaff in behind Hernandez and his shot from a tight angle goes under Donnarumma!
Newcastle vs PSG: Back underway!
No changes at the break.
Newcastle vs PSG: Dreamland for Geordies
That first-half could have hardly gone better!