{"id":299294,"date":"2023-12-13T22:09:37","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T22:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=299294"},"modified":"2023-12-13T22:09:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T22:09:37","slug":"newcastle-suffer-champions-league-heartbreak-as-ac-milan-defeat-ends-euro-dream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/soccer\/newcastle-suffer-champions-league-heartbreak-as-ac-milan-defeat-ends-euro-dream\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle suffer Champions League heartbreak as AC Milan defeat ends Euro dream"},"content":{"rendered":"

In pictures: Newcastle v Milan<\/h3>\n

Newcastle United’s dream European campaign was dramatically cut short as AC Milan came from behind to win 2-1 at St James’ Park on Wednesday night. The Magpies needed to beat Milan for any chance of progressing into the Champions League knockout stages but ended the night rock bottom of Group F.<\/p>\n

Joelinton opened the scoring with a stunner in the 33rd minute, and Newcastle’s jubilation heightened when Borussia Dortmund took the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in Germany.<\/p>\n

However, Christian Pulisic’s equaliser on the hour mark halted the celebrations, and Samuel Chukwueze scored just moments after entering the pitch late on to turn the Magpies’ dream into a nightmare.<\/p>\n

Express Sport runs through the four talking points after Newcastle cruelly missed out on Champions League and Europa League knockout football.<\/p>\n

Joelinton continues hot streak<\/h2>\n

Joelinton looked like he sent Newcastle on their way to a memorable European night with a stunning strike that left Mike Maignan with no chance.<\/p>\n

He has proven to be well worth the \u00a340m the Magpies splashed for his signature in 2019 after starting his refined midfield role under Eddie Howe.<\/p>\n

The Brazilian has scored three goals in his last six appearances, pointing towards the all-round ability he’s contributing to the side.<\/p>\n

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No Europa League for Newcastle<\/h2>\n

Newcastle will have entered the game hoping for Europa League football at least, which would’ve been just as much of an achievement as progressing in the Champions League.<\/p>\n

But Chukwueze’s surprising late dagger saw Howe’s side crash out of Europe entirely – a nightmare outcome.<\/p>\n

One positive Newcastle will take from their exit is bound to be injury management. Howe will hope the decreased workload will help the Magpies finish the domestic campaign with a flourish.<\/p>\n