{"id":295751,"date":"2023-11-07T15:24:23","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T15:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=295751"},"modified":"2023-11-07T15:24:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T15:24:23","slug":"newcastle-fans-descend-on-dortmund-for-crunch-champions-league-tie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/soccer\/newcastle-fans-descend-on-dortmund-for-crunch-champions-league-tie\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle fans descend on Dortmund for crunch Champions League tie"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Newcastle fans descend on Dortmund ahead of the Magpies crunch Champions League group stage clash against the Bundesliga giants<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Newcastle face a crunch tie against Dortmund with the teams level in the group\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><b>Thousands of Newcastle supporters have made the trip to watch their team<\/b><\/li>\n<li><strong>CHRIS SUTTON: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is a clown &#8211; It&#8217;s All Kicking Off\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thousands of Newcastle supporters have descended on Dortmund ahead of their crucial Champions League group stage match as Eddie Howe&#8217;s side seek to boost their chances of qualifying for the knock-out stage.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle were granted just over 3,000 tickets for the match against Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park.<\/p>\n<p>Reports have claimed as many as 10,000 Newcastle fans have made the trip to soak up the atmosphere, despite many not having tickets.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters have been seen gathering in Dortmund&#8217;s Alten Markt\u00a0in the hours leading up to the kick-off.<\/p>\n<p>A stage has been set-up in the square with music to keep Newcastle fans entertained ahead of the match, which starts at 5.45pm GMT.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/07\/14\/77506703-12720641-Newcastle_fans_have_travelled_to_Dortmund_in_numbers_for_their_C-a-38_1699366717547.jpg\" height=\"590\" width=\"633\"><\/p>\n<p>Newcastle fans have travelled to Dortmund in numbers for their Champions League match<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/07\/14\/77506721-12720641-Fans_have_gathered_in_Dortmund_s_Alten_Markt_in_the_hours_leadin-a-54_1699368174120.jpg\" height=\"821\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Fans have gathered in Dortmund&#8217;s Alten Markt in the hours leading up to the kick-off<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle posted a clip on their social media channels of former striker Shola Ameobi meeting fans in the city.<\/p>\n<p>Ameobi had been part of a memorable victory for Newcastle in Germany in the 2002-03 Champions League, scoring twice in a 3-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen.<\/p>\n<p>The Magpies are enjoying their return to Europe&#8217;s elite competition for the first time since their 2003 run.<\/p>\n<p>Footage of the Toon Army on social media revealed fans in good spirits, enjoying a pre-match drink and chanting in the square.<\/p>\n<p>The match could prove crucial to both teams prospects of reaching the last-16 of the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p>Dortmund&#8217;s 1-0 win at Newcastle in the reverse fixture saw the Bundesliga giants move above Howe&#8217;s side into second place in the group.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/07\/14\/77506707-12720641-Newcastle_shared_footage_of_their_former_striker_Shola_Ameobi_gr-a-39_1699366727783.jpg\" height=\"325\" width=\"306\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/07\/14\/77506711-12720641-Ameobi_famously_scored_twice_for_Newcastle_in_a_Champions_League-a-40_1699366730695.jpg\" height=\"325\" width=\"306\"><\/p>\n<p>Newcastle shared footage of their former striker Shola Ameobi greeting crowds in Dortmund<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/07\/14\/77506933-12720641-image-a-36_1699366204014.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Newcastle face a tough task against the Bundesliga side at the\u00a0Signal Iduna Park<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/07\/14\/77506939-12720641-image-a-37_1699366206948.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Victory would give Eddie Howe&#8217;s side a major boost in their bid to reach the knock-out stage<\/p>\n<p>Both teams are locked on four points, two adrift of group leaders PSG.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle will face a tough task at Signal Iduna Park having been hampered by injuries ahead of the tie.<\/p>\n<p>Sven Botman, Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes, Elliot Anderson and Jacob Murphy are among those unavailable for Newcastle&#8217;s second away trip back in the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p>Dan Burn was added to the injury list after suffering a back injury in Newcastle&#8217;s 1-0 win over Arsenal on Saturday.<\/p>\n<h3>IT&#8217;S ALL KICKING OFF!\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span><span>It&#8217;s All Kicking Off is an exciting new podcast from Mail Sport that promises a different take on Premier League football.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span>It is available on MailOnline, Mail+, YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-12720641\/Newcastle-fans-descend-Dortmund-Champions-League.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Newcastle fans descend on Dortmund ahead of the Magpies crunch Champions League group stage clash against the Bundesliga giants 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